The holiday light show at the Poulos house in Kill Devil Hills is an OBX tradition ‘Tis the season when the The Poulos house fills the night sky with the beauty of Christmas lights. The family has been offering their gift to the Outer Banks for almost 40 years, as Kip Tabb writes for the North… Continue reading poulos house lights the obx night sky
winter lights are obx winter magic!
Winter Lights at the Elizabethan Gardens: one of the best OBX holiday traditions Let’s face it, the Outer Banks is not known for being a winter wonderland. But we do have some beautiful holiday traditions, and enjoying the Winter Lights show at the Elizabethan Gardens tops the list. Writing for the North Beach Sun, Kip Tabb… Continue reading winter lights are obx winter magic!
a convenient history = kitty hawk wink’s
Old school meets new school at the Wink’s in Kitty Hawk There’s a wonderful feeling of stepping back in time when entering the Wink’s in Kitty Hawk, but along with nods to the past, you’ll find some deliciously updated ideas. Amelia Boldaji perfectly captures the feel of history and place in this story for the… Continue reading a convenient history = kitty hawk wink’s
a new hotel in kdh = the first in 30 years!
Newest hotel on the OBX to be a Marriott The last new hotel in KDH, the Quality Inn, was built on the OBX in 1989. Since 2000, Dare County’s northern beaches have lost 25% of their motel/hotel rooms, many of which were torn down and replaced with large, multi-family rental homes. But the rush to build… Continue reading a new hotel in kdh = the first in 30 years!
all kinds of fun may be brewing in corolla!
Is a microbrewery in Corolla’s future? The first steps have been taken to bring a microbrewery to Corolla, and have also opened the doors to wineries and artisan food. There are still a number of steps to go, but the process has begun, according to Dee Langston writing for the Outer Banks Voice. Looks like they… Continue reading all kinds of fun may be brewing in corolla!
pirates pitch in after hurricane matthew
The hurricane may have cancelled the Jamboree, but it’s hard to keep a good pirate down! They are part time pirates but those who could gave a full measure of support when Hurricane Matthew canceled the Ocracoke Pirate Jamboree. Fifteen hearty part-time pirates made the journey to Ocracoke to help put the town back together again according Connie Leinbach… Continue reading pirates pitch in after hurricane matthew
are there ancient riverbeds on the obx?
Is an ancient riverbed the reason they have to keep rebuilding the road in Kitty Hawk? Every storm these days seems to brings new damage and another round of road repairs to the Beach Road in Kitty Hawk. As Jeff Hampton, writing for the Virginian Pilot explains, with the roadbed resting on top of an… Continue reading are there ancient riverbeds on the obx?
currituck welcomes H2OBX waterpark!
$46 million H2OBX waterpark coming to the OBX in 2017 Construction Underway On “Best In Class” Waterpark “A $46 million waterpark is now under construction on the Outer Banks and experts are hailing it as one of the most innovatively designed and uniquely located waterparks in world. H2OBX Waterpark will complement the region’s unique tourism offerings when it… Continue reading currituck welcomes H2OBX waterpark!
wings over water celebrates 20 years
Wings Over Water brings a WOW to the OBX The Outer Banks is a birder’s paradise and for 20 years Wings Over Water has been introducing travelers from around the globe to the beauty and wonder of waterfowl on the sounds. Michelle Wagner’s article for My Outer Banks Home is evocative and fact filled. “When… Continue reading wings over water celebrates 20 years
first flight elementary hosts “trick-or-treat night”
PTO fundraiser hosts haunted house & more at First Flight Elementary This looks like too much fun to miss! Take the kids, take Mom, take Dad–take anyone who knows or remembers what it’s like to be a kid to First Flight Elementary in Kill Devil Hills on Saturday evening. The best thing of all? It’s for… Continue reading first flight elementary hosts “trick-or-treat night”