Five weeks after a Federal Appeals Court ruling that was a clear victory for all sides in the quest to replace the aging Bonner Bridge that spans Oregon Inlet, the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) and NCDOT announced they are in negotiations to resolve the matter. The Bonner Bridge is now 20 years past its… Continue reading bonner bridge replacement takes a giant step
Tag: Hatteras Island
cape point reopens in time for labor day weekend
Good news! The National Park Service has just reopened Cape Point on Hatteras Island as reported in the Raleigh News & Observer. Closed to ORV traffic to protect nesting piping plover during the spring and summer, there is still an active turtle nest in the area that beach goers must avoid. “CAPE HATTERAS — Just in time… Continue reading cape point reopens in time for labor day weekend
resort realty: confident in hatteras island success
Resort Realty has been one of the most successful property management companies on the Outer Banks for a number of years with their operations concentrated on the northern Outer Banks . . . until recently. This article from Russ Lay of the Outer Banks Voice explores Resort Realty’s investment in the future of Hatteras Island.… Continue reading resort realty: confident in hatteras island success
ernie foster: hatteras island historian
If there is a keeper of history and Hatteras lore, it’s got to be Ernie Foster. With family roots that span the history of Hatteras Village, a lifetime spent earning a living from the sea and a natural storyteller’s ability to weave words together, Ernie is an amazing resource tying the past of the community… Continue reading ernie foster: hatteras island historian
after arthur on the obx: what you need to know
Now that Hurricane Arthur is but a memory, the day to day business of getting the Outer Banks up and running is upon us. We’ve gathered some information from various sources to help visitors and residents know what is open and where restrictions still apply. There does not appear to be any restriction on travel… Continue reading after arthur on the obx: what you need to know
arthur has left the obx!
Hurricane Arthur has come and gone and here on the Outer Banks there is a huge sigh of relief. Although a category 2 storm, initial reports of damage are minimal, although there are some impacts, including the blow to local business’ bottom lines, especially on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, where access is not allowed or… Continue reading arthur has left the obx!
nps restricts beach access in avon
Although the least tern is not on anyone’s threatened or endangered species list, pre-nesting activity by the bird has caused the National Park Service to close over 600′ of beach in front of oceanfront houses in northern Avon on Hatteras Island. Irene Nolan, writing for the Island Free Press, has done an excellent job of describing… Continue reading nps restricts beach access in avon
protecting rodanthe = beach nourishment & new bridges
The shoreline of the Outer Banks in Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most dynamic on the East Coast, and to keep the tenuous link NC 12 offers to visitors and residents of Hatteras Island open takes tremendous effort and imagination. This article from the Island Free Press expands on the beach… Continue reading protecting rodanthe = beach nourishment & new bridges
the hatteras island ocean center is open!
Located on the edge of town as Route 12 enters Hatteras Village, the Hatteras Island Ocean Center is now open. Director of Programming and Operation Miriam Kaplan has written a great description of what the newest addition to the Outer Banks ecotourism scene has to offer for the Outer Banks Insider. “Do you ever look across the… Continue reading the hatteras island ocean center is open!
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