A sweet little piece in USA Today by Lynn Seldon expounds on the scenic beauty of the Outer Banks and encourages folks to experience the OBX for themselves. Bravo, USA Today! “The entire 130-mile-long island chain enjoys a devoutly loyal following, partially due to the uncompromising authenticity that permeates the destination and the variety… Continue reading usa today invites readers to experience the obx
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molasses creek makes music in the lobby!
Enjoy this video of Ocracoke’s own Molasses Creek, playing in the lobby at the Our State offices. The magazine, Our State: Down Home in North Carolina, celebrates the people and places that make this state great. From the mountains to the coast, they feature North Carolina travel, history, folklore and beautiful scenic photography. Molasses Creek is Gary… Continue reading molasses creek makes music in the lobby!
hoi toide on the soundside: outer banks english
If you’ve ever spent any time down on Hatteras or Ocracoke Islands you’ve probably heard the brogue spoken the natives islanders. Not southern at all, I think it’s like Irish with a bit of Limey thrown in. Whatever it is, it’s pretty fascinating, and so is this video created by the North Carolina Language and Life… Continue reading hoi toide on the soundside: outer banks english
corolla’s wild horses: curiosity and controversy
Here’s an interesting article about the Corolla wild horses that appears on Green Global Travel, an ecotourism, nature / wildlife conservation and cultural preservation magazine. “When we first began planning our visit to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, I had no idea that there was any controversy about the wild horses. But when I received the following… Continue reading corolla’s wild horses: curiosity and controversy
try this cabin fever reliever!
Seems like the whole country has been cooped up in their homes for a couple of days due to the cold weather, the OBX included! No need to go stir crazy though, this short film by local Doug Douglas has the cure!
happy new year!
Wishing you a bright and shiny new year!
the pioneer theater in manteo – still rockin’ it old school
We love this awesome tribute by Phyllis Cole over on the North Beach Sun! Manteo’s Pioneer Theater is an oldie, but a goodie. “It’s the popcorn. The aroma is the first thing that hits you when you approach the ticket office. Okay, maybe it’s the second thing you notice after the unique Tudor exterior so reminiscent… Continue reading the pioneer theater in manteo – still rockin’ it old school
hatteras island wildlife rehabilitation is for the birds…
and the turtles, and the squirrels and lots of other critters. Hatteras Island Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc is a 501(c)3 all-volunteer organization dedicated to the treatment and care of the island’s ill and injured wildlife. Its goal is to restore animals to good health, then release them back into the wild. Lou Browning operates HIWR and specializes… Continue reading hatteras island wildlife rehabilitation is for the birds…
merry OBXmas to y’all!
May the season bring you laughter, peace and joy!
celebrating the 110th anniversary of flight today!
The 110th Anniversary of the First Flight is happening today at the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills. The celebration will include a flurry of activities and tributes throughout the day, as detailed by Sam Walker in this great article over on the Outer Banks Voice. “Activities to mark the Wright brothers’ historic first… Continue reading celebrating the 110th anniversary of flight today!