There’s a full moon coming and that means it’s time for a full moon lighthouse climb at Cape Hatteras and Bodie Island lighthouses. Writing for Outer Banks Common Good, Nancy Proctor gives the details on one of the more unique things to do on the Outer Banks. “Grab your flashlight and experience a lighthouse at night by… Continue reading full moon lighthouse climb at hatteras & bodie island
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beach nourishment possible for rodanthe s curves
One of the most dynamic stretches of shoreline on the East Coast is the north end of Rodanthe at Mirlo Beach and going north about two miles: the S Curves as it is known locally. The same forces that create world-class waves for surfers also have washed out NC 12 during Hurricanes Isabel, Irene and… Continue reading beach nourishment possible for rodanthe s curves
rock the cape (predictably) ROCKED the cape!
Rock the Cape, a fundraiser for the Dare County Arts Council is only two-years-old, but it’s well on its way to becoming the kickoff for the Outer Banks summer season. Writing for the North Beach Sun, Kip Tabb gives a feel for a day of great music and a good time. “The Second Annual Rock the… Continue reading rock the cape (predictably) ROCKED the cape!
world class waves, world class shaper
Jesse Fernandez is a six time East Coast Surfing Champion and one of the known and respected board shapers on the Outer Banks. In between catching a shore break and shaping some of the best boards around, he writes an occasional article on surfing. This article, published in Outdoor Outer Banks about his ten plus… Continue reading world class waves, world class shaper
art’s place: old school outer banks food & fun
It would be tough to envision a place more Outer Banks than Art’s Place in Kitty Hawk. Tess Whitehurst writing for the Outer Banks Insider gets down and dirty with the feel of the place. “There is a beach mentality here that transports you back to an older, simpler time.” Okay, I ain’t gonna lie. Part of… Continue reading art’s place: old school outer banks food & fun
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
outer banks farm to fork
Surrounded by fields of tomatoes, corn, melons and every kind of produce that can be grown in North Carolina, part of the Outer Banks experience is enjoying the farm to fork freshness from local fields. In this article from the North Beach Sun, Kip Tabb takes a look at the process of bringing fresh produce from… Continue reading outer banks farm to fork
hatteras beach maintains top ten ranking
With its soft sand and wide area between the dunes and the sea, the Cape Hatteras has again been ranked as one of the nation’s finest beaches. Sam Walker’s article in the Outer Banks Voice gives some background on the selection process and why Cape Hatteras has maintained its high ranking. “Cape Hatteras has once… Continue reading hatteras beach maintains top ten ranking
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
dinosaurs roam roanoke island!
Dinosaurs are once again roaming the Outer Banks. The animatronic dinosaur exhibit, “Tyrannosaurus Trek”, opened this weekend at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. This blog post from Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates gives a quick overview of what it’s like. “Too cool for words. That’s the thought that comes to mind looking at the new… Continue reading dinosaurs roam roanoke island!