A Love song to life on a sandbar. It’s always good to get an outsider’s view of the Outer Banks, and this article by Emma John writing for the Guardian is one of the best we’ve seen. There is no horizon: only the odd hint indicates what is water and what is sky. A dolphin… Continue reading the outer banks through a vacationer’s eyes
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summer comes to the outer banks
Sun, surf & sand provide perfect start to peak season. Summer has come to the Outer Banks and what a spectacular beginning it has been. Warm sand, bright sunshine and a cool but not quite cold ocean. The surf’s been a bit choppy, but that’s a good reason to swim by the lifeguard stands. We… Continue reading summer comes to the outer banks
winter & the living is easy on the obx
Life is slower, but still lots to do. With so much to do during the peak season, and even in the fall and spring, winter on the Outer Banks often gets overlooked. Alexandria Living sent a couple of reporters to these strips of sand to discover what life is like when the crowds have gone… Continue reading winter & the living is easy on the obx
after thanksgiving? the big curri-shuck!
Our favorite way to recover from Thanksgiving? Eating oysters and dancing our butts off at The Big Curri-Shuck at Sanctuary Vineyards and Winery in Jarvisburg. This year the Shuck is on Saturday, November 24th from 12-5 pm. All you can eat steamed oysters are the main attraction, along with steamed crabs (courtesy of I Got… Continue reading after thanksgiving? the big curri-shuck!
old = new at wright brothers memorial
18 months of renovations renews classic look of the Visitor Center. Now restored to its original look, the Visitor Center at the Wright Brothers Monument is filled with innovative exhibits telling the story of the genius of Wilbur and Orville Wright. The building, dedicated in 1960 is on the National Register of Historic Buildings and… Continue reading old = new at wright brothers memorial
off-season obx is so sweet
Off-season may be the best season! The crowds have gone, but the weather is still great and there’s lots to do on the Outer Banks in the shoulder seasons. Check out these great ideas from Jennifer H. Cunningham writing for amNewYork for a small sample of where to go and what to do! Skip the crowds… Continue reading off-season obx is so sweet
lost colony wine & food weekend returns
2nd Annual affair promises to be better than the first. Last year it was a great time and this year it looks even better. The Lost Colony Wine & Food Weekend is upon us. Gourmet food by celebrity chefs on Friday evening and wine and beer for all ticket holders on Saturday. The Outer Banks… Continue reading lost colony wine & food weekend returns
it’s time to rock & roast!
Mustang music rides again at the Grill Room October 13 & 14. The First Annual Mustang Rock & Roast will be the ultimate music and food experience, infusing North Carolina barbecue, AYCE oysters and 14 bands playing live music October 13-14 at Mike Dianna’s Grill Room in Corolla. Bands from all over the East Coast will bring… Continue reading it’s time to rock & roast!
everybody gets crabs at crabdaddy!
Crabdaddy Seafood and Wine Festival is happening at Sanctuary Vineyards this Saturday, September 22nd! Blue crabs, beer, BBQ, wine + great music = BIG FUN! Have you been out to an event at Sanctuary Vineyards yet? You’ll want to get on that STAT! The grounds are gorgeous, the food is amazing and plentiful, you can shop a bit… Continue reading everybody gets crabs at crabdaddy!
obx wedding fest is august 26th!
This year’s event to be held at Duck Woods Country Club. The Outer Banks Wedding Association (OBWA) is thrilled to announce the return of its laid-back wedding expo, the OBX Wedding Fest, this summer! The OBX Wedding Fest provides engaged couples access to vendors representing all types of services to help them complete their wedding planning. On Sunday,… Continue reading obx wedding fest is august 26th!