Conde Nast article details how much there is to do on the Outer Banks Perhaps the best article we have seen on what makes the Outer Banks such a wonderful place to visit. Local writer Hannah Lee Leidy gets it so right in this article for Conde Nast Traveler. “For sandy beaches and legendary surf conditions, to… Continue reading surf, sand, history & horses=obx has it all
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an outer banks town tour
A Quick Tour of the best of the Outer Banks Towns Each town and village of the Outer Banks has something unique and wonderful to offer and Victoria and Terrence, the Southern Trippers, take readers on a quick but wonderful tour. “If you’re looking for the prettiest Outer Banks towns, you’ve come to the right… Continue reading an outer banks town tour
obx as perfect winter getaway
Washington Post Writer Discovers Outer Banks in the Winter For those of us who live on the Outer Banks, winter is a magical time of the year. It seems that Washington Post writer Graham Cornwell has discovered the wonder of life on a sandbar as well. “I recently returned from the ultimate getaway: a trip… Continue reading obx as perfect winter getaway
rum=the outer banks drink
Local Brewery Breathes New Life into a Caribbean Classic. The guys at Outer Banks Distilling are turning out some great rums, and doing it all with a great, positive attitude. Check out this story from Russ Lay as he goes behind the scenes for OBX Live. “It was the drink of pirates and the greatest… Continue reading rum=the outer banks drink
beauty & solitude=kitty hawk woods
Largest Outer Banks maritime forest calls out to be explored. Many visitors to the Outer Banks have experience a small part of Kitty Hawk Woods as they drive along the Woods Road in Kitty Hawk. But that is only a small sampling of a vast maritime forest filled with the beauty of nature and the… Continue reading beauty & solitude=kitty hawk woods
cajun occasion, an obx mardi gras celebration
A fun time at Sanctuary Vineyeards. This is the way to celebrate Mardi Gras—some great Dixieland music, some kickin’ jambalaya, little bit of vino. Throw in four or five layers of beads and, Voila!…the Cajun Occassion, an Outer Banks Fat Tuesday celebration courtesy of the folks at Sanctuary Vineyards in Jarvisburg. Oh sure you can… Continue reading cajun occasion, an obx mardi gras celebration
old christmas the rodanthe way
A Holiday Tradition with its roots in English history. More than two and a half centuries after the most of the western world chose December 25 as Christmas, the village of Rodanthe at the north end of Hatteras Island clings to a traditional view that holds Christmas falls in early January. Old Christmas in Rodanthe… Continue reading old christmas the rodanthe way
Mustang Rock & Roast, a Winning Choice on a Big Entertainment Weekend
Mustang Rock & Roast or Outer Banks Seafood Festival–A decision had to be made. Sometimes you have to make a decision even when there isn’t a good one available. That describes what happened this past weekend on the Outer Banks. Do I go to the Outer Banks Seafood Festival in Nags Head or Mustang Rock… Continue reading Mustang Rock & Roast, a Winning Choice on a Big Entertainment Weekend
Crabdaddy rides again @ Sanctuary Vineyards!
All you can eat fest is Saturday, September 21st. Once a year, Crabdaddy emerges from the Currituck Sound, bringing a bounty of fresh seafood for everyone to enjoy. Catch him at Sanctuary Vineyards on September 21 from 12PM-6PM, where they’ll be pairing the best Currituck wine from Sanctuary Vineyards and local beer with fresh seafood… Continue reading Crabdaddy rides again @ Sanctuary Vineyards!
obx wedding fest comes to outer banks
Summer Event a prelude to March Wedding Expo. The March Wedding Expo put on by the Outer Banks Wedding Association is the big event, but the summer Wedding Fest has a lot to recommend it, including more time for couples to get to know the vendors. See what we had to say about the event… Continue reading obx wedding fest comes to outer banks