We just love a ‘local guy makes it big’ story over here, so we’ve been cheering for Tyler Nilson ever since we watched his short film The Moped Diaries, and then saw it go viral online. This awesome little nugget of a movie was filmed entirely on the Outer Banks with a local cast, was an official… Continue reading filmed on the obx: the moped diaries
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the beatles are back!
The Beatles are coming to the Waterside Theater at The Lost Colony! Well, 1964: The Tribute–a Beatles tribute band–will be there. Folks that attended this show last year RAVED about it and said they would love to see it again. This June 21st show starts at 8pm and is bound to be a blast (and would make the perfect Father’s… Continue reading the beatles are back!
let’s play the obx name game!
If you’ve visited the OBX, chances are you were wondering about at least one of our crazy town names. If you are local, try ordering something over the phone and responding to the question “Town?” with “Kill Devil Hills” and you’re going to hear an awkward silence on the other end. This nice piece by Michelle Wagner for… Continue reading let’s play the obx name game!
the hidden dangers of digging in the sand
Digging holes in the sand is a popular past time on the beach, and can be great fun for kids of all ages. But common sense needs to come into play when folks are digging: be careful not to dig too deep and be sure to fill in the hole or holes before you leave… Continue reading the hidden dangers of digging in the sand
obx ocean rescue: so much more than hot bods
We all know they’re there, but we usually don’t think about how critical the job of lifesaving is on our OBX beaches until something bad happens. Then we are eternally grateful for those “kids” with binoculars manning the stands. In this beautifully crafted article for Our State by local Beth Storie, we learn something about the hard work, determination… Continue reading obx ocean rescue: so much more than hot bods
FREE! concert on the beach thursday
Mark your calendars, find a reason to get out of work early, hire a babysitter, or better yet, bring the kids! Organized and sponsored by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, the inaugural Soundside Live concert will be celebrated on the beach next to Jennette’s Pier this Thursday from 4 to 8pm and it looks like… Continue reading FREE! concert on the beach thursday
time to get your obx fish ON!
Now that temperatures are finally beginning to rise in eastern North Carolina, you may be daydreaming about wetting your hook in the waters surrounding the Outer Banks. From surf and fly-fishing to casting a line off a bridge, pier, or charter boat, both novice and seasoned anglers will find their favorites among the astounding array… Continue reading time to get your obx fish ON!
hidden outer banks? find it here.
Hidden Outer Banks is a fresh online magazine for discovering what’s best about the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Featuring insider info from the best local sources, articles, photos, videos and links that all tell a story about these beautiful barrier islands. Hidden Outer Banks is a place to get turned on to the local… Continue reading hidden outer banks? find it here.
obx #6 on list of 10 best US beaches
The coolest thing about this list of best US beaches from US News Travel is not just that the Outer Banks is on it, but that you can vote now to help move the OBX up on next years list! GO OBX! “We’ve narrowed down the field of the diverse and abundant beaches in the United States… Continue reading obx #6 on list of 10 best US beaches
tom hanks to film miniseries on the obx?
Will we soon be rubbing elbows with the awesome Tom Hanks? The probability is high because he, in partnership with HBO, just picked up the rights to a new book about the Wright Brothers. No timeframe has been set, but we’re guessing its going to be a bit, as this team already has two other projects… Continue reading tom hanks to film miniseries on the obx?