Faced with a channel that cannot be kept open and a 75 minute ride from Hatteras to Ocracoke, NCDOT is taking a hard look at a high speed passenger ferries that would connect directly to Silver Lake. This article from Bruce Siceloff writing for the Raleigh News & Observer does a great job of looking at… Continue reading fast ferries for ocracoke?
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starry, starry night to return to obx sky
This beautifully written article by Irene Nolan of the Island Free Press about losing our night sky is worth a read. It is sad that we can no longer see the stars as we once did, but there is hope. “There is a theft ring here on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands. It’s made up of… Continue reading starry, starry night to return to obx sky
hatteras day at the docks: heritage + history
Hatteras Village is one of the oldest settled towns of the Outer Banks. Throughout its history, Hatteras watermen have turned to the sea and sound for sustenance and a livelihood and the annual Day at the Docks is an amazing celebration of that culture. The weather didn’t cooperate this year, but as Irene Nolan over at the… Continue reading hatteras day at the docks: heritage + history
high speed ferry an ocracoke possibility?
During the summer the wait for the Hatteras/Ocracoke ferry can be up three hours. But what if there was a high speed passenger only ferry connection that could alleviate much of the day-tripper congestion at the terminal? Sundae Horn, over at the Ocracoke Current, explores these burning questions: is it feasible and would YOU ride it? “We could put 150 people on… Continue reading high speed ferry an ocracoke possibility?
obx seafood? where to find the freshest catch
Outer Banks visitors are always looking for the freshest seafood. We came across this blog posted by Ryan Thibodeau on Carolina Designs‘ website that has some great information about local fish markets and some of the catch they carry. The markets in this article are north of Oregon Inlet; we’ll have to look around and see if… Continue reading obx seafood? where to find the freshest catch
meet outer banks waterman michael peele
The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is happening on October 18th this year, and has been growing in popularity since it first began three years ago. An amazing celebration of the local watermen who ply the waters of the Atlantic, the Festival features wonderfully prepared seafood from local chefs and lots of live music, and it is great way… Continue reading meet outer banks waterman michael peele
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
nc legislature pushes to keep ferries free
With so many of the barrier islands of the Outer Banks linked by ferries, tolls are a hot button topic for many coastal North Carolina residents and visitors. Writing for the Outer Banks Voice, Rob Morris covers the most recent legislative attempt to prohibit tolls on the ferries. “Ferry tolls would be eliminated and the state… Continue reading nc legislature pushes to keep ferries free
exciting interactive activities at jennette’s pier
Extending 1000 feet into the Atlantic Ocean, Jennette’s Pier is the perfect place to learn about the history and environment of the Outer Banks. With their new interactive displays, history comes alive at the touch of a screen that provides the latest data on the USS Monitor, a Civil War era ironclad resting on the seabed… Continue reading exciting interactive activities at jennette’s pier
capt. ernie foster: icon of sport fishing
The charter boat fleet is a big part of the Outer Banks experience and if there is a first family of the fleet, Captain Ernie Foster would be its elder statesman. In his article for Our State Magazine about Captain Foster, Michael Graff explores the history of charter fishing in North Carolina, examines its future and asks… Continue reading capt. ernie foster: icon of sport fishing