Wild Spanish Mustangs, deserted beaches and a glimpse of the Outer Banks was like before it was developed greet visitors to the Carova area of the the Currituck Banks. There are no roads north of Corolla, so knowing how to drive on the beach is a must. Here, Currituck County Tourism shares their list of tips on driving on a… Continue reading 4WD beach driving tips for the OBX
Category: old school obx
you can help save the salvo cemetery!
As storms and the rising waters of the Pamlico Sound batter the shoreline, the historic Midgett Cemetery at the Salvo Day Use site is in danger of being lost, but you can help save this piece of Hatteras history. Joy Crist, writing for the Island Free Press weaves a tale of despair and hope. … Continue reading you can help save the salvo cemetery!
nps to open wright monument this summer
Towering over the Wright Brothers Memorial, the 158′ monument to the Orville and Wilbur’s achievement has been closed to the public for over 20 years. Jeff Hampton, writing for The Virginian-Pilot, explains that the doors to the base of the monument will be open weekly this summer so the curious can look inside and get the skinny… Continue reading nps to open wright monument this summer
homecoming brings life to portsmouth island
Deserted for 45 years, Portsmouth Island just south of Ocracoke is remembered by the families of the last residents. Decedents gather twice a year to recall life in the village in the beautifully preserved building the National Park Service maintains, and if you’ve never been to Portsmouth, it’s an ideal time to go. Homecoming will… Continue reading homecoming brings life to portsmouth island
wright bros: still crazy after 112 years
112 years after two bike mechanics from Dayton, Ohio took off from a sand dune in what was then Kitty Hawk and proved that we could indeed fly, we’re still celebrating that remarkable feat and we are still captivated by Wilbur and Orville Wright. Mental Floss marks the anniversary of their flight with this whimsical list of things… Continue reading wright bros: still crazy after 112 years
28 gun salute to obx oldest shipwreck
Has the mystery of the Corolla shipwreck that was revealed by a 2008 storm been solved? The Virginian Pilot’s Jeff Hampton tells the fascinating story of what may be the oldest shipwreck to ever wash ashore on the Outer Banks. “The oldest shipwreck ever found along the North Carolina coast could be a 28-gun British… Continue reading 28 gun salute to obx oldest shipwreck
day at the docks=celebrating hatteras
Day at the Docks has become one of the best Outer Banks traditions around. Irene Nolan and Lynn Foster have done a great job of capturing the feel of the day in this article in the Island Free Press. “After last year’s day-long deluge, the organizers of the Day at the Docks on the waterfront… Continue reading day at the docks=celebrating hatteras
obx portsmouth island = desolate beauty
On a clear day you can see it from Ocracoke: Portsmouth Island. Just south of Ocracoke on the northernmost tip of Cape Lookout National Seashore, Portsmouth is a deserted strip of land accessible by boat only – desolate yet beautiful. Molly Harrison, writing for Our State Magazine does a lovely job of describing the island, bringing… Continue reading obx portsmouth island = desolate beauty
let’s play the obx name game!
If you’ve visited the OBX, chances are you were wondering about at least one of our crazy town names. If you are local, try ordering something over the phone and responding to the question “Town?” with “Kill Devil Hills” and you’re going to hear an awkward silence on the other end. This nice piece by Michelle Wagner for… Continue reading let’s play the obx name game!
jockey’s ridge celebrates 40 years this month
It’s hard to miss Jockey’s Ridge, the giant sand dune in Nags Head. On any given day it’s abuzz with hangliders, kite flyers, photographers, sunset gazers and just regular folks. The long trek up is rewarded by one of the best views on (and of) the Outer Banks with the mighty ocean to the east and… Continue reading jockey’s ridge celebrates 40 years this month