With so many of the barrier islands of the Outer Banks linked by ferries, tolls are a hot button topic for many coastal North Carolina residents and visitors. Writing for the Outer Banks Voice, Rob Morris covers the most recent legislative attempt to prohibit tolls on the ferries. “Ferry tolls would be eliminated and the state… Continue reading nc legislature pushes to keep ferries free
outer banks farm to fork
Surrounded by fields of tomatoes, corn, melons and every kind of produce that can be grown in North Carolina, part of the Outer Banks experience is enjoying the farm to fork freshness from local fields. In this article from the North Beach Sun, Kip Tabb takes a look at the process of bringing fresh produce from… Continue reading outer banks farm to fork
hatteras beach maintains top ten ranking
With its soft sand and wide area between the dunes and the sea, the Cape Hatteras has again been ranked as one of the nation’s finest beaches. Sam Walker’s article in the Outer Banks Voice gives some background on the selection process and why Cape Hatteras has maintained its high ranking. “Cape Hatteras has once… Continue reading hatteras beach maintains top ten ranking
hgtv films “beachfront bargain hunt” on the outer banks
It’s always great when good news from the Outer Banks makes it to the national spotlight. This press release from the folks at Village Realty tells the story of HGTV‘s trip to Hatteras Island to film an episode of Beachfront Bargain Hunt. Village Realty Broker Karen DelVacchio helps a young family find an affordable beach home… Continue reading hgtv films “beachfront bargain hunt” on the outer banks
dinosaurs roam roanoke island!
Dinosaurs are once again roaming the Outer Banks. The animatronic dinosaur exhibit, “Tyrannosaurus Trek”, opened this weekend at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. This blog post from Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates gives a quick overview of what it’s like. “Too cool for words. That’s the thought that comes to mind looking at the new… Continue reading dinosaurs roam roanoke island!
who the heck is dr. beach?
It’s Memorial Day weekend and the burning question every shore line community asks is, “How will Dr. Beach rate our beach?” (This year, Cape Hatteras rated six in the top ten!) As Matt Walker of Milepost Magazine discovers in this full length interview, Dr. Beach is not the sum total of mystic algorithms, rather he is a… Continue reading who the heck is dr. beach?
the purple martins of the outer banks
The largest member of the swallow family, Purple Martins are completely dependent on manmade structures to survive east of the Mississippi. The old Manns Harbor Bridge is a natural roost for the birds and they come and go by the hundreds of thousands in the morning and evening. Writing for Outer Banks Common Good, Nancy… Continue reading the purple martins of the outer banks
character dinners: a new way to experience the lost colony
Explore The Lost Colony in a whole new way this season. This press release from Brandon Smith, Theatre Director at The Lost Colony, let’s readers in on a special new package that includes dinner and a tour in addition to premium seating for the show! “During the planning for the 2013 season of The Lost Colony, an idea came… Continue reading character dinners: a new way to experience the lost colony
for those about to Rock the Cape!
Mark your calendars for Friday, May 30 and make your way to the Koru Village Beach Klub in Avon for the second annual Rock the Cape Music Festival. Sponsored by the Dare County Arts Council, the headliners for the day are Southern Culture on the Skids, back for a return engagement. “Hey Outer Banks we can’t wait… Continue reading for those about to Rock the Cape!
painting with pens-obx artist chris wheeler
Whimsical, colorful and done with a unique flair, the artwork of Outer Banks native, Chris Wheeler is becoming part of the Outer Banks scene. This profile from OBXsurfinfo.com gives a good overview of what all the excitement is about. “Chris Wheeler is 27 years young. Born and raised on the OBX, he’s been drawing since… Continue reading painting with pens-obx artist chris wheeler