Did moving the famous OBX beacon really save it? Twenty years after the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was moved away from the sea, the move seems to have saved the iconic beacon of the Outer Banks. Mark Price, writing for the Charlotte Observer has the story. “When experts decided in 1999 that the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse… Continue reading hatteras light: 20 years after the move
16′ shark shot is fake, silly!
Thousands of Facebook followers believe image is real, again. Add a 16′ Photoshopped image of a tiger shark on the beach at Jennette’s Pier to the collection of fake images of Outer Banks life cranked out by the infamous Alex Lex. Controversy rages around his photos, especiallt when they appear so real as to scare… Continue reading 16′ shark shot is fake, silly!
new bonner bridge nears completion
The last girder has been placed and the new Bonner Bridge is now a continuous ribbon of concrete connecting the Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island. No firm date yet on when it will open, but NCDOT has indicated December! Sam Walker, writing for the Outer Banks Voice has the story. Can I get a… Continue reading new bonner bridge nears completion
surprising outer banks facts
Pieces of the forgotten history of life on our obx sandbar. HOBX loves stories of the hidden history of the Outer Banks so we LOVE this blog from Carolina Designs by Michele, containing fascinating but little known historical facts about the OBX! 4 Facts about Outer Banks History that Will Surprise You “Looking around at the… Continue reading surprising outer banks facts
mid-currituck bridge: construction in 2020?
With plans to issue a Record of Decision (ROD) on the Mid-Currituck Bridge in October of this year, NCDOT anticipates a July 2020 beginning for construction on the bridge that will span the Currituck Sound. An ROD is the last step before contracts are awarded. Typically groups opposed to a project wait until the ROD… Continue reading mid-currituck bridge: construction in 2020?
obx wedding fest is august 26th!
This year’s event to be held at Duck Woods Country Club. The Outer Banks Wedding Association (OBWA) is thrilled to announce the return of its laid-back wedding expo, the OBX Wedding Fest, this summer! The OBX Wedding Fest provides engaged couples access to vendors representing all types of services to help them complete their wedding planning. On Sunday,… Continue reading obx wedding fest is august 26th!
baby sea turtles wriggle to freedom
NPS excavates sea turtle nest on Ocracoke. With a chance to save baby sea turtles and educate the public, the National Park Service invited Ocracoke beach goers to check out how they inventory sea turtle nests after a boil. Connie Leinbach does a great job of telling the story for the Ocracoke Observer. “A chorus… Continue reading baby sea turtles wriggle to freedom
obx = best bang for your vacation buck
Outer Banks charm on a budget. No need to break the bank to experience the Outer Banks. Check out this article from Jon Coen writing for Adventure Sports Network and get the inside scoop on experiencing the OBX on the cheap. The Outer Banks boasts miles and miles of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, little seaside villages… Continue reading obx = best bang for your vacation buck
ocracoke tram begins in late august!
Tram service from Silver Lake to begin soon. From the outset of the Ocracoke/Hatteras passenger ferry concept, a village tram was envisioned that would move the car-less visitors around the village. Although the passenger ferry itself has been delayed until fall, the trams will begin service in just a few weeks! The Ocracoke Observer has… Continue reading ocracoke tram begins in late august!
obx drying out after 20″ of rain!
Sunny days on tap for Outer Banks at last. The ground is saturated, a few roads are flooded, but after 10 days of showers and downpours, the local forecast is calling for sunny skies for the next few days. Rob Morris, writing for the Outer Banks Voice covers the impact up to 20″ of rain… Continue reading obx drying out after 20″ of rain!