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
Tag: East Coast
OBX wins fight against offshore drilling!
In a surprise announcement, the US Department of the Interior withdrew plans to allow drilling for oil and gas off the southeastern US coast. For Outer Banks residents opposed to drilling, the announcement was welcome news–the most likely east coast location for oil and gas is 30 miles east of Salvo. This article from the… Continue reading OBX wins fight against offshore drilling!
seismic testing protests heard in congress
With nearly 90% of coastal North Carolina communities opposing offshore drilling and exploration, bipartisan agreement in the US Congress to halt seismic surveying is emerging, as this article in the Tideland News of Swansboro reports. “Thirty-three members of Congress, including Republican Rep. Walter B. Jones of coastal North Carolina, earlier this month signed a letter expressing… Continue reading seismic testing protests heard in congress
surfline rocks new web cams for the obx
For all of us that live on the OBX, knowing what the ocean is doing is part of our everyday: we all keep an eye on the weather, and lately live webcams have made keeping an eye on the ocean as easy as going online. Surfline has a well-deserved reputation for being one of the… Continue reading surfline rocks new web cams for the obx
outer banks honor for first men to map the area
Before the first roads criss-crossed the Outer Banks, before the first navigation chart of the Graveyard of the Atlantic could be created, the area had to be mapped. Writing for the Island Free Press, Catherine Kozak tells the story of the first survey team and how that remarkable legacy is being remembered. “At the gateway… Continue reading outer banks honor for first men to map the area