Fifty states and 50 natural wonders and CNN chose Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head to represent North Carolina. We agree, the Outer Banks’ massive sand dune system is a special place. If you haven’t make the hike to the top of this glorious dune, you are truly missing out! “The dunes of Jockey’s Ridge change… Continue reading jockey’s ridge makes CNN top 50 list!
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surfing for autism = the best of the obx
It was a great Saturday on the beach for the 5th Annual Surfing for Autism. Writing for the North Beach Sun, Kip Tabb looks at this event and beyond, examining what this kind of support says about the community in which we live. The mission of Surfing for Autism is to offer individuals and families impacted by… Continue reading surfing for autism = the best of the obx
surfin’ spoon: tasty yogurt + great atmosphere
We came across this Resort Realty blog about Surfin’ Spoon and we just thought they did a great job of describing one of our favorite places to take the kids for a treat. Of course as adults, we only sample the frozen yogurt, fruit toppings, syrup and whipped cream because we don’t want our kids eating alone.… Continue reading surfin’ spoon: tasty yogurt + great atmosphere
cahoon’s market: 50+ years of obx tradition
Cahoon’s Market in Nags Head is an Outer Banks mainstay, a family run business located next to Jennette’s Pier that has survived the onslaught of the big name supermarkets. As Russ Lay’s article in the Outer Banks Voice tells it, a step through the doors is a step back in time and a great example… Continue reading cahoon’s market: 50+ years of obx tradition
surfing as healing: farmdog surf school + cancer survivors
Teaming up with First Descents, a Colorado based nonprofit that works with cancer survivors to master physical challenges, Outer Banks own Farmdog Surf School has been teaching survivors how to surf. This heartwarming story by Alison Johnson writing for The Health Journal celebrates the amazing work that these two organizations are doing, and is a great read. “At first, Robert “Farmdog”… Continue reading surfing as healing: farmdog surf school + cancer survivors
master etcher david hunter comes to seaside gallery in august
Seaside Art Gallery in Nags Head has been one of the leading art galleries on the Outer Banks for over 50 years. That tradition continues as they bring David Hunter, one of the finest etching artists in the world, to their gallery in August. Seaside Gallery shared the details. Witness the Fascinating Age-Old Process of Creating… Continue reading master etcher david hunter comes to seaside gallery in august
our state contest winner scores a week at the beach from village realty!
The folks at Village Realty shared this story about Elizabeth Lineberger, the winner of their Our State Magazine vacation giveaway contest. With a week at an oceanfront cottage in Nags Head on the line, the contest had more than 20,000 entries! Village Realty Announces Winner of Our State Contest Elizabeth Lineberger of Charlotte, NC is the grand prize winner of Our… Continue reading our state contest winner scores a week at the beach from village realty!
insider advice on how to navigate obx summer traffic!
This sweet blog posted by Ryan Thibodeau of Carolina Designs gives some great advice to our out of town drivers on how to get around on our roads. Keyword: relax. “Now that the summer season is officially here and our roads, businesses and beach accesses are once again filled with out-of-state license plates, just about everyone… Continue reading insider advice on how to navigate obx summer traffic!
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!