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
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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
is there a waterpark in currituck’s future?
A tourist attraction may finally be coming to mainland Currituck. Aquatic Development Group, a New York based company that specializes in waterparks, has proposed an 80 acre water park in Harbinger about two miles north of the Wright Memorial Bridge. Check out Dee Langston’s article in the Outer Banks Voice to learn more. “Tourists heading down… Continue reading is there a waterpark in currituck’s future?
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
lighthouse keeper living by the sea
It’s brick walls unmistakable as it rises 162′ above the Outer Banks shoreline, the Currituck Beach Lighthouse has been a beacon of warning and safety since1873. As Susan Stafford Kelly describes it writing for Our State Magazine, it still takes a special person to be the lighthouse keeper. “For 10 years, Meghan Agresto has lived 40… Continue reading lighthouse keeper living by the sea
short-term solutions elusive for obx traffic woes
Presenting to a packed room, eastern North Carolina elected officials and representatives for NCDOT grappled with how to improve summertime traffic as it enters the Outer Banks. This article from Russ Lay of the Outer Banks Voice outlines how elusive the answers are proving to be. “Alternate routes, earlier separation of Duck- and Corolla-bound… Continue reading short-term solutions elusive for obx traffic woes
lighthouses of the obx 101
The first lighthouse on the Outer Banks was built in the 1790s, and even in the 21st century they are still aids to navigation that help ships safely past the “Graveyard of the Atlantic.” This article from the Carolina Designs website gives a quick overview of their history and some great information about when and… Continue reading lighthouses of the obx 101
how ’bout a little wine & swine on the obx?
If you love BBQ, beer, wine and the OBX, you are gonna LOVE Wine & Swine. September 5th from 11am until 7pm at Currituck Heritage Park and the Whalehead Club, admission is free. Food can be purchased from vendors, and wine and beer is available by the glass. They’ve got a great line-up of local… Continue reading how ’bout a little wine & swine on the obx?