A fishing village and a place where the traditions and history of the Outer Banks are part of everyday life, the village of Wanchese is special. Michelle Wagner has written a beautifully evocative piece for the Coast about life away from the fast lane. “There’s a place on the Outer Banks where time has somehow managed to stand… Continue reading wanchese village: a trip back in time
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psychopath summons the terror within!
The reviews for this year’s PsychoPath are in, and they are ghoulishly GOOD! But this weekend is your LAST chance to get in the the scary fun over at The Lost Colony, so you’d better get over there (if you DARE)! “Bigger and better than last year. Great gore scenes, animatronics, and atmospheric effects, totally worth… Continue reading psychopath summons the terror within!
new twists on our favorite obx tale
If you haven’t seen The Lost Colony lately, it’s time to revisit this old friend. If you’ve never been, this is the season to fix that. Changes, both savvy and exciting, are bringing fresh energy to the show that you don’t want to miss! Neel Keller, writing for the Outer Banks Sentinel, has the details. “When the… Continue reading new twists on our favorite obx tale
history is haunted @ the lost colony
The Lost Colony totally upped their game in October of 2013 by turning the Waterside Theatre site into a scary PsychoPath after their summer show closed for the season. It was such a hit, they’ve made it a regular fall feature. This spring they are delighting us with Haunted History, an interactive adventure about the OBX’s… Continue reading history is haunted @ the lost colony
why tell a lifesaver’s story at an aquarium?
Anyone who loves a good mystery will enjoy this story by Jeff Hampton for The Virginian-Pilot. Who was Richard Etheridge? And why would his grave be at the North Carolina Aquarium site on Roanoke Island? The answers to these questions can be found in the story that follows, and on exhibit at the Aquarium. “The remains of the… Continue reading why tell a lifesaver’s story at an aquarium?
has the lost colony been found?
After evidence of a possible new site for the whereabouts of the Lost Colony came to light on a 16th Century map, archeologists started looking for clues at the confluence of the Chowan and Roanoke Rivers. As Ed Beckley points out in the Outer Banks Voice, the findings are exciting but questions remain. “Artifacts uncovered recently… Continue reading has the lost colony been found?
new evidence sheds light on lost colony mystery
The Lost Colony is one of our most popular local legends, and this article in Britain’s Daily Mail confirms it still holds global interest. They report that new evidence may provide an important clue concerning the fate of the disappeared colonists. “New radar images have shown that British colonists may have settled in a remote part of what is now… Continue reading new evidence sheds light on lost colony mystery
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!
international sailing competition comes to the obx!
This is really exciting! Next week, beginning on Monday, the International Sailing Federation’s A-Class catamaran championships will be held in Outer Banks waters. The A-class catamaran is a small high performing catamaran and it should be pretty thrilling watching them compete. Rob Morris’ article for the Outer Banks Voice lets us in on the fun. “The International Sailing Federation’s… Continue reading international sailing competition comes to the obx!
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!