There’s much more to being a mermaid than being named Ariel! Sanderling Resort, teaming up with Kitty Hawk Kites, is offering the first Outer Banks course in how to be a mermaid, and it’s a huge summer hit. Valerie Luesse, writing for Southern Living tells us how we can get in the swim. “Get your fin on at… Continue reading mermaids invade obx resort!
obx piers = culture + community
Fishing piers of the Outer Banks line the shores of the Atlantic, and are part of the lore, legacy and magic of a trip to the sea. Writing for My Outer Banks Home magazine, Michelle Wagner celebrates these icons of local OBX life. “Stepping out onto the pier, I feel the worn and weathered planks beneath… Continue reading obx piers = culture + community
obx seafood restaurants dominate BEST OF list
This article confirms what everyone knows who lives or visits the Outer Banks; the best seafood around is served in our local restaurants. FOUR out of the ten top North Carolina restaurants for seafood are on the Outer Banks, according to Only in Your State. And there is no argument at all about their top choice of… Continue reading obx seafood restaurants dominate BEST OF list
michael jackson tribute live at the waterside 8/7!
There may never again be a talent as dynamic and wide-ranging as Michael Jackson. His songs have become part of our everyday life, his dance moves legendary and the videos he created miniature movies that are as fresh and explosive today as the first time they were viewed! Who’s Bad – The Ultimate Michael Jackson… Continue reading michael jackson tribute live at the waterside 8/7!
why are obx waves smaller in summer?
Those little knee-high rollers that pass for ocean waves in the summer? They’re perfect for families, and are part of a natural cycle according to Dr. Jeff Hanson, who does the surf forecasting for OBXSURFINFO.com. Hanson has studied waves his entire adult life, retiring after a full career at the Field Research Facility at Duck (the Duck… Continue reading why are obx waves smaller in summer?
ocracoke ferry to remain toll free!
A hard-fought battle to keep the Hatteras/Ocracoke Ferry free appears to have been won as the North Carolina budget comes to a final vote. According to some excellent reporting from Connie Leinbach in the Ocracoke Observer, local representative Paul Tine was key to keeping the ferry, the only way on and off Ocracoke, free. “With the N.C.… Continue reading ocracoke ferry to remain toll free!
frisco pier’s last hurrah
The summer of 2016 will be the swan song for the Frisco Pier. After 50+ years of pounding by the sea and storms, the pier is too damaged to repair as Irene Nolan writes in the Island Free Press. “It’s been a long time in coming, but it now appears certain that this summer will… Continue reading frisco pier’s last hurrah
obx photog biff jennings – just being himself
Biff Jennings from Shooters at the Beach has built a well-deserved reputation on the Outer Banks as an artist with a camera, and he’s a pretty cool dude. Elizabeth Baier took note and wrote about Jennings’ love of capturing people “just being themselves” in this photo-rich piece over on WUNC’s website. “As Biff Jennings likes to explain, he spent the first third… Continue reading obx photog biff jennings – just being himself
currituck greenway takes giant step
Following the contours of the land, Section III of the Currituck County’s plan to have a greenway path from the end of the paved road to the County line has been completed. The just completed path means pedestrians and bike riders will not have to use the shoulder on one of the most dangerous stretches of NC12… Continue reading currituck greenway takes giant step
4WD beach driving tips for the OBX
Wild Spanish Mustangs, deserted beaches and a glimpse of the Outer Banks was like before it was developed greet visitors to the Carova area of the the Currituck Banks. There are no roads north of Corolla, so knowing how to drive on the beach is a must. Here, Currituck County Tourism shares their list of tips on driving on a… Continue reading 4WD beach driving tips for the OBX