A Quick Tour of the best of the Outer Banks Towns Each town and village of the Outer Banks has something unique and wonderful to offer and Victoria and Terrence, the Southern Trippers, take readers on a quick but wonderful tour. “If you’re looking for the prettiest Outer Banks towns, you’ve come to the right… Continue reading an outer banks town tour
Tag: corolla
currituck greenway takes giant step
Following the contours of the land, Section III of the Currituck County’s plan to have a greenway path from the end of the paved road to the County line has been completed. The just completed path means pedestrians and bike riders will not have to use the shoulder on one of the most dangerous stretches of NC12… Continue reading currituck greenway takes giant step
4WD beach driving tips for the OBX
Wild Spanish Mustangs, deserted beaches and a glimpse of the Outer Banks was like before it was developed greet visitors to the Carova area of the the Currituck Banks. There are no roads north of Corolla, so knowing how to drive on the beach is a must. Here, Currituck County Tourism shares their list of tips on driving on a… Continue reading 4WD beach driving tips for the OBX
welcome, obx visitors! we love you! xox
Summer has come at last to the OBX and the party is open to all the many and various types of guests visiting these barrier islands. We love this funny (and only slightly tongue-in-cheek) piece by Lindsey Dianna, writing for the Duck/Corolla and the Outer Banks. She brings humor and good info galore in this love letter to Outer Banks tourists.… Continue reading welcome, obx visitors! we love you! xox
obx trails lead to soundside beauty
Protected from the harsh winds of the sea, the western shoreline of the Outer Banks boasts surprisingly diverse world waiting to be explored on foot. Check out Allie Mayo’s article on Outer Banks trails in this blog by Allie Mayo from Twiddy & Company. “The Outer Banks is home to an array of activities that… Continue reading obx trails lead to soundside beauty
US news & world report: obx #1 for families
The Outer Banks is ranked #1 again–this time as the #1 location for family vacations according to US News & World Report. The reporters and editors certainly got the ranking right, but they got a few things wrong in the article (like the Wright Brothers took their famous first flight at Kitty Hawk but it’s really… Continue reading US news & world report: obx #1 for families
protecting the wild horses of corolla
The Corolla wild horses are a slowly diminishing herd, but steps are being taken to replenish this beautiful, living piece of Outer Banks history. We love this piece by Kate Quine, writing for Our State Magazine and sponsored by Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, that teaches us a little bit more about Carova’s most famous residents. “As… Continue reading protecting the wild horses of corolla
28 gun salute to obx oldest shipwreck
Has the mystery of the Corolla shipwreck that was revealed by a 2008 storm been solved? The Virginian Pilot’s Jeff Hampton tells the fascinating story of what may be the oldest shipwreck to ever wash ashore on the Outer Banks. “The oldest shipwreck ever found along the North Carolina coast could be a 28-gun British… Continue reading 28 gun salute to obx oldest shipwreck
kitty hawk kites = let’s go fly a kite!
A toy store for all ages, any of the Kitty Hawk Kites stores on the Outer Banks are amazing places to visit. We found this piece by Kip Tabb on the Carolina Designs blog and thought it did a great job of capturing the feeling and history of the Outer Banks icon. “Forty years later and Kitty… Continue reading kitty hawk kites = let’s go fly a kite!
on the obx? get outside this weekend!
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!