Coming at the end of May–First Flight Adventure Park–the first Outer Banks aerial adventure park! Nestled along the Roanoke Sound just south of Pamlico Jack’s Restaurant around MP 16 in Nags Head, the ropes and towers already look pretty challenging, in a good way! This video from Doug Douglas is a first look and a good laugh.… Continue reading adventure is headed our way in may!
lost colony brings marty stuart to outer banks
The Lost Colony’s Waterside Concert Series has put together some of the most exciting talents around for their Sunday performances. The latest announcement that country and bluegrass music legend Marty Stuart will be coming August 17 is the latest news about some of the legends of music that will be performing on Roanoke Island. “The… Continue reading lost colony brings marty stuart to outer banks
discovering balboa dance in corolla
Beyond where the paved road ends in Corolla, a unique dancing experience, the Balboa Experiment, is taking place. Merging a wide variety of different styles, the workshops attract a truly international clientele. This story from WRAL in Raleigh gives a great description of what it’s all about. “In a luxury retreat along North Carolina’s Outer… Continue reading discovering balboa dance in corolla
3rd annual ocracoke island race best yet
Spring and summer is running time on the Outer Banks. One of the most recent entries into the local running mix is the Ocracoke Island Race, which is a 5K or 10K race which was held last Saturday. Connie Leinbach of the Island Free Press does a great job of recreating the feeling of race day.… Continue reading 3rd annual ocracoke island race best yet
see the best of roanoke island on may 10th!
Now that the Outer Banks weather is finally improving, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the scenery. It would be hard to find a prettier place to enjoy the outdoors than Roanoke Island and Manteo. Nancy Proctor at Outer Banks CommonGood does a great job of outlining what to expect on a special tour… Continue reading see the best of roanoke island on may 10th!
congressman jones questions government on oregon inlet
There are increasing concerns about keeping Oregon Inlet open. The only link to the ocean on the northern Outer Banks has become almost unnavigable after winter and spring storms caused severe shoaling. Funds for dredging of the waterway have been severely cut and in this article from the Daily News of Jacksonville (NC), Congressman Walter B. Jones… Continue reading congressman jones questions government on oregon inlet
events for everyone at wright brothers national memorial
Launch your vacation by attending a ranger program at the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills! Listen to the story of the Wright Brothers while viewing a replica of the 1903 Wright Flyer, test yourself to see if you are faster than an airplane, or discover the exact spot the Wright brothers took off… Continue reading events for everyone at wright brothers national memorial
meg rubino: joyful outer banks artist
Meg Rubino is one of the most talented artists on the Outer Banks. Her paintings of the small everyday things of local life are filled with color and joy. Calling attention to her work, this article from OBXsurfinfo.com includes a wonderful gallery of her work. “Meg Rubino lives in Kitty Hawk with her… Continue reading meg rubino: joyful outer banks artist
theatre of dare wraps up 23rd season
The Theatre of Dare is community theatre at its best. Productions include preteens, high school students and seasoned actors–and somehow it all works, and works well. Rob Morris writing in the Outer Banks Voice calls attention to the last production of the theatre groups 23rd year. “The Theatre of Dare will close its 23rd season… Continue reading theatre of dare wraps up 23rd season
the vacation home that wasn’t
It’s rare but it does happen that Outer Banks vacationers get scammed by fake information on rental homes. This story from Brian Farrell of 13NEWS WVEC, Norfolk, gives some great tips for vacationers to avoid the scams. “Before the rush of the major tourist season begins, police encourage visitors to make sure the people who rent… Continue reading the vacation home that wasn’t