A hidden history of the Outer Banks. As the replacement span for the aging Bonner Bridge nears its March ribbon cutting, it’s time to look back at what life was like before there was a bridge over Oregon Inlet. Jeff Hampton, writing for the Virginian Pilot has written a great article about Tillett’s Ferry. “Before… Continue reading obx = before the bonner bridge
living shoreline protects old obx road
Preserving the road the Wright Brothers used. As Kitty Hawk Bay erodes the shoreline along Moor Shore Road, homes and properties are threatened along one of the most historic streets on the Outer Banks. A living shoreline will protect the shoreline. Kip Tabb, writing for the Coastal Review Online, has the story. “In Kitty Hawk,… Continue reading living shoreline protects old obx road
arctic blast takes aim at obx
A mild winter is about to end in spectacular fashion as a cold front straight from the Arctic passes over the Outer Banks. The Outer Banks Voice has the story. Wind, possible thunderstorms ushering in Arctic cold front Get ready for a deep freeze. A strong Arctic cold front will push through eastern North Carolina… Continue reading arctic blast takes aim at obx
watery remains of U576 off ocracoke
7 year search located sunken sub. The Outer Banks was on the front lines of the Battle for the Atlantic in WWII as German submarines ravaged allied shipping within sight of the coast. U576 sank with all hands on board after a savage night of action in 1942. NOAA, the UNC Coastal Studies Institute and… Continue reading watery remains of U576 off ocracoke
jockey’s ridge is moving!
Sand is slowly creeping onto Soundside Drive in Nags Head. It seems like a giant sand dune would be immobile, but folks have been noting the migration of Jockey’s Ridge to the south for well over 150 years. That southern migration has once again forced the Town of Nags Head to take action as Rob… Continue reading jockey’s ridge is moving!
obx beaches are open, some park service areas closed
Wright Brothers National Memorial is closed, other areas offer limited access, services As Kari Pugh writes in the Outer Banks Voice, the government shutdown will cause some closures at NPS sites, but questions remain about other effects. Partial federal government shutdown closes Wright Brothers The partial government shutdown that started after midnight will mean closing or… Continue reading obx beaches are open, some park service areas closed
sports car vs obx beach
Begging the question, “Why?” Try as we might, we just can’t come up with a reason to drive a sports car onto the beach. As this article in the Charlotte Observer notes, trying to come up with a why is difficult. A caveat in the facts from the Observer: this incident is in South Nags… Continue reading sports car vs obx beach
daniel pullen=pictures of obx life
Iconic images tell full tale of Outer Banks life. Daniel Pullen’s images of life on Hatteras Island and the Outer Banks is storytelling at its best. This story by Kip Tabb, writing for the Coastal Review Online, recounts how Daniel learned to use his camera to record life on a sandbar. “Daniel Pullen’s photographs are… Continue reading daniel pullen=pictures of obx life
winter & the living is easy on the obx
Life is slower, but still lots to do. With so much to do during the peak season, and even in the fall and spring, winter on the Outer Banks often gets overlooked. Alexandria Living sent a couple of reporters to these strips of sand to discover what life is like when the crowds have gone… Continue reading winter & the living is easy on the obx
obx wedding weekend and expo is Jan 19 & 20!
Meet vendors and get ideas for your OBX wedding. The Outer Banks has become one of the nation’s top wedding destinations and the Outer Banks Wedding Association’s Wedding Weekend and Expo gives couples an opportunity to explore the many options available to make their special day even better. Plan Your OBX Wedding at the Outer Banks… Continue reading obx wedding weekend and expo is Jan 19 & 20!