Planned launch date pushed back at least two to three months. Citing a lack of skilled workers, the company building the passenger only ferry between Hatteras and Ocracoke will not have the boat ready for the summer as planned. The News & Observer has the story. “The new passenger-only ferry that the state expected would… Continue reading ocracoke passenger ferry delayed
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mustang spring jam this sunday!
7th time’s the charm for Mustang Spring Jam. Mike Dianna’s 7th Annual Mustang Spring Jam looks to be the best yet with headliner The Marcus King Band capping a day of great music. This story on the Outer Banks Voice has all the details. Five national touring bands will travel to Mike Dianna’s Grill Room in Corolla… Continue reading mustang spring jam this sunday!
obx life in the 70s | pics from the past
Great photos tell the story of beach life in 1975! The beach is still the beach. Forty years ago or today, it’s the same but different. Check out these awesome images by Joel Sternfeld from Vintage Everyday. If you’ve been loving the OBX for years they are sure to bring back some memories, and you… Continue reading obx life in the 70s | pics from the past
passenger ferry to ocracoke begins this summer!
No car necessary as new service docks at Silver Lake. Offering service directly to the village of Ocracoke, the passenger only ferry service NCDOT is about to launch will give visitors a new way to get to one of the most beautiful places on the Outer Banks. Carolina Designs has the details on their blog.… Continue reading passenger ferry to ocracoke begins this summer!
obx mourns loss of visiting four-year-old
Huge outpouring of love from the OBX community to grieving family. Wesley Belisle and his family were just visitors to our coast but they all became one of our OBX family last week. While there is not much good to find in the tragic loss of a child, the love and support brought to Wesley’s… Continue reading obx mourns loss of visiting four-year-old
OBX #1 in best family vacations!
#1 family vacation rating from US News and World report. For residents and visitors it’s no surprise the US News and World Report rated the Outer Banks as the number one family vacation location in the United States. Check out their great Outer Banks Travel Guide, bursting with fun tips and suggestions for having a… Continue reading OBX #1 in best family vacations!
work on wright memorial bridge ending
Upgrades and repairs to be completed on schedule! Overcoming a harsh winter environment, work on the eastbound span of the Wright Memorial Bridge will wrap up on schedule May 14 or even earlier. Writing for the Triangle Business Journal, Lauren K. Ohnesorge tells the story of a tough winter environment and how workers kept on… Continue reading work on wright memorial bridge ending
mustang spring jam is May 20th!
Tickets are on sale now for the 7th Annual Mustang Spring Jam. The 7th time is the charm as the Mustang Spring Jam comes to Corolla with one of their strongest lineups yet! Great music, awesome food and libations always push this event to the top of our spring to-do list. At only $25 for… Continue reading mustang spring jam is May 20th!
new artificial reef for outer banks!
New reef will bring better fishing to the OBX. With a large grant and science on their side, the Outer Banks Angler’s Club will be sinking a ship and adding more material to create an artificial reef south of Oregon Inlet. Writing for The The Virginian-Pilot, Jeff Hampton has the story. “A local fishing group has… Continue reading new artificial reef for outer banks!
record bluefin tuna landed by obx boat
New NC Bluefin Tuna Record Shatters Old One. There’s a new bluefin tuna record for North Carolina waters. Weighing in at 877 pounds the new record shatters the old one of 805. Check out Sam Walker’s article in the Outer Banks Voice for details. “The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries has certified a new… Continue reading record bluefin tuna landed by obx boat