obx beachcomber museum = hidden treasure

The Outer Banks Beachcomber Museum in Nags Head is opening for it’s 12th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE! The Museum will be open Saturday, December 20, 2014 ~ 9 AM ~ 4 PM , and admission is free. This is the last date the museum will be open this year, so grab your family and friends and treat yourself! Inside is one of the most… Continue reading obx beachcomber museum = hidden treasure

short-term solutions elusive for obx traffic woes

Presenting to a packed room, eastern North Carolina elected officials and representatives for NCDOT grappled with how to improve summertime traffic as it enters the Outer Banks. This article from Russ Lay of the Outer Banks Voice outlines how elusive the answers are proving to be.   “Alternate routes, earlier separation of Duck- and Corolla-bound… Continue reading short-term solutions elusive for obx traffic woes

local legend mickey mccarthy talks surf shots

Jordan Ford, 1983. Image courtesy of OBXsurfinfo.com

Photographer Mickey McCarthy is legendary on the Outer Banks. If there are waves, I guarantee that you’ll find Mickey at the best spot, capturing spectacular shots of the OBX and our talented local surfers. We love this article over on OBXsurfinfo.com! Jess Lowcher talks to Mickey about his thirty-plus years behind the lens and features a few of his favorite shots. How long… Continue reading local legend mickey mccarthy talks surf shots

bonner bridge maintenance work to start early 2015

Work on the Bonner Bridge will start in early 2015

The Bonner Bridge is a key connection on the Outer Banks, so we’re always happy to bring you news updates from the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) confirming that maintenance work will begin in the new year, but will not close the bridge to traffic. “The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded contracts for two maintenance projects on the… Continue reading bonner bridge maintenance work to start early 2015

storm cleanup begins on the obx

Another coastal storm has passed, and now the cleanup begins. The Nor’easter that finally lifted out of the Outer Banks has left it’s mark; ocean overwash, debris filled roads, and sand covering the streets that border the sea. Back hoes and road graders are traveling along the north end of the Beach Road in Kitty… Continue reading storm cleanup begins on the obx

what’s inside the wright brothers memorial?

Wright Brothers National Memorial. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.

Talk about “HIDDEN” Outer Banks! The Wright Brothers National Memorial is familiar to all Outer Bankers, we drive past it most days and see it lit up at night. We all know what it looks like from the outside, but not many have seen what’s inside. The North Beach Sun decided they needed to know, and made a special arrangement… Continue reading what’s inside the wright brothers memorial?

showdown looming in southern shores?

There’s a showdown brewing on the Outer Banks in Southern Shores and in this showdown, some traditional allies may find themselves on opposite sides of the fence. The Draft NCDOT Comprehensive Transportation Plan for Dare County was published on October 31 of this year. A review of transportation needs for the entire county, the plan… Continue reading showdown looming in southern shores?

music to our ears

Trio La Mer

Looking for some holiday music to get you in the mood for Christmas? Look no further! Trio La Mer, a local string and piano ensemble, perform a benefit concert on Sunday, December 14, at 2pm, at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head. Trio La Mer will be featuring holiday favorites and joined by student musicians from the Dare… Continue reading music to our ears

nags head named top 10 american hotspot!

Nags Head listed as number two in TripAdvisor's Top 10 American hotspot list. Image courtesy of The Huffington Post.

We love the Outer Banks and it seems that the rest of the world is catching on! The Huffington Post has named Nags Head in a top 10 list of under-the-radar American hot spots, compiled by TripAdvisor. “Up-and-coming is a phrase we use A LOT around here. And there’s good reason for it. Yes, many places are “expected”… Continue reading nags head named top 10 american hotspot!

santa claus is coming to town!

The annual Breakfast with Santa event takes place Sunday 7 December, 9am-1pm.

The annual Breakfast with Santa event is coming up this Sunday! Hosted by Village Realty, all proceeds benefit the Outer Banks Angel Tree. From 9am-1pm, a delicious buffet breakfast will be served at Pamlico Jack’s restaurant, followed by some one-on-one time with the big man himself! A photographer will be on hand to take photos with… Continue reading santa claus is coming to town!