Temps are heating up on the Outer Banks, and so are the weekend events! The weather is looking beautiful for two of our favorite spring events, the Mustang Spring Jam in Corolla and Kitty Hawk Kite’s 42nd Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular in Nags Head at Jockey’s Ridge, so whichever end of the OBX you are on… Continue reading on the obx? get outside this weekend!
beach access vs bird nesting update #998
We’ve all been following these beach closure stories on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands seemingly FOREVER. In this latest update on this ongoing battle, it appears that a compromise between nature and beachgoers may be in sight. Check out the deets in this great article by Jeff Hampton for The Virginian-Pilot. “A pair of amorous oystercatchers prevented beach… Continue reading beach access vs bird nesting update #998
currituck’s “cabinet of curiosities” opens this weekend
A one-of-a-kind family attraction will open its doors in Barco TODAY, May 8, thanks to a Currituck County woman’s passion for preserving the old and peculiar. Historical McHorney’s Odditorium is a departure from traditional Outer Banks amusements, inviting visitors to take a walk on the weird side. Beginning with a Civil War-era home belonging to… Continue reading currituck’s “cabinet of curiosities” opens this weekend
FREE! concert on the beach thursday
Mark your calendars, find a reason to get out of work early, hire a babysitter, or better yet, bring the kids! Organized and sponsored by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, the inaugural Soundside Live concert will be celebrated on the beach next to Jennette’s Pier this Thursday from 4 to 8pm and it looks like… Continue reading FREE! concert on the beach thursday
time to get your obx fish ON!
Now that temperatures are finally beginning to rise in eastern North Carolina, you may be daydreaming about wetting your hook in the waters surrounding the Outer Banks. From surf and fly-fishing to casting a line off a bridge, pier, or charter boat, both novice and seasoned anglers will find their favorites among the astounding array… Continue reading time to get your obx fish ON!
hidden outer banks? find it here.
Hidden Outer Banks is a fresh online magazine for discovering what’s best about the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Featuring insider info from the best local sources, articles, photos, videos and links that all tell a story about these beautiful barrier islands. Hidden Outer Banks is a place to get turned on to the local… Continue reading hidden outer banks? find it here.
obx #6 on list of 10 best US beaches
The coolest thing about this list of best US beaches from US News Travel is not just that the Outer Banks is on it, but that you can vote now to help move the OBX up on next years list! GO OBX! “We’ve narrowed down the field of the diverse and abundant beaches in the United States… Continue reading obx #6 on list of 10 best US beaches
tom hanks to film miniseries on the obx?
Will we soon be rubbing elbows with the awesome Tom Hanks? The probability is high because he, in partnership with HBO, just picked up the rights to a new book about the Wright Brothers. No timeframe has been set, but we’re guessing its going to be a bit, as this team already has two other projects… Continue reading tom hanks to film miniseries on the obx?
take a monumental road trip to OBX and beyond!
Like road trips and monuments? Then THIS is the trip for you! Using a map and list created with a specially crafted algorithm, you can jump in the car and hit 50 major U.S. landmarks. This fun piece by Tracy Staedter for Discovery News shares the method behind the madness of this crazy continental cruise. Spoiler alert: The Wright Brother’s Memorial on the… Continue reading take a monumental road trip to OBX and beyond!
here’s the 2015 possible hurricane lineup!
Hurricane predictions are rarely good news for the Outer Banks, but this year’s early Atlantic hurricane forecast released by Colorado State University’s Department of Atmospheric Science projects a below-average season! The guys over at Surfline shared the release and their expertise in this informative piece. “The Tropical Meteorology Project at CSUpredicts that the season will see below-average… Continue reading here’s the 2015 possible hurricane lineup!