a short history of obx sand dunes

Currituck Beach Lighthouse peering over the edge of a Corolla sand dune. Photo Kip Tabb

There was a time when the ocean rolled across Outer Banks beaches merging with the sounds during storms. As John Tucker, writing for Our State Magazine, explains, the sand dunes of the Outer Banks have a history all their own. “In the 16th century, when explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano anchored on what was likely Hatteras… Continue reading a short history of obx sand dunes

molasses creek makes music in the lobby!

Enjoy this video of Ocracoke’s own Molasses Creek, playing in the lobby at the Our State offices. The magazine, Our State: Down Home in North Carolina, celebrates the people and places that make this state great. From the mountains to the coast, they feature North Carolina travel, history, folklore and beautiful scenic photography. Molasses Creek  is Gary… Continue reading molasses creek makes music in the lobby!