Winter came upon us with a vengeance here on the Outer Banks! This snow and 27 degree windchill feels kinda like payback for our 75 degree Christmas. As snowfall goes, the half inch or so that we got overnight isn’t much, but with bone chilling winds from the north and daytime temperatures struggling to reach the freezing… Continue reading surprise snow day on the obx!
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discover a different outer banks
Dense forests, hardwood trees, hills and meandering pathways are just some of the discoveries awaiting adventurers looking to see another side of the Outer Banks. We are big fans of going ‘beyond the bypass’ and exploring the woods in Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Buxton and Currituck, so we love this blog Kip Tabb wrote for Kitty Hawk Kites.… Continue reading discover a different outer banks
the hidden dangers of digging in the sand
Digging holes in the sand is a popular past time on the beach, and can be great fun for kids of all ages. But common sense needs to come into play when folks are digging: be careful not to dig too deep and be sure to fill in the hole or holes before you leave… Continue reading the hidden dangers of digging in the sand
shipwreck surfaces on corolla beach
Mother Ocean likes to take things: ships, sand, beach balls and sometimes your sunglasses. Occasionally she gets in a mood and tosses a few things back onto the beach. This week’s wild weather turned up an old shipwreck in Corolla, according to this great story by Michelle Wagner for the Outer Banks Voice. “Heavy surf has once… Continue reading shipwreck surfaces on corolla beach
local legend mickey mccarthy talks surf shots
Photographer Mickey McCarthy is legendary on the Outer Banks. If there are waves, I guarantee that you’ll find Mickey at the best spot, capturing spectacular shots of the OBX and our talented local surfers. We love this article over on OBXsurfinfo.com! Jess Lowcher talks to Mickey about his thirty-plus years behind the lens and features a few of his favorite shots. How long… Continue reading local legend mickey mccarthy talks surf shots
towns follow nags head’s lead on beach nourishment
Duck, Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills have recently followed the lead of the 2011 Nags Head beach nourishment project and approved multi-million dollar projects to replenish the beaches, as outlined in this story on Nighthawk News Magazine, the student run paper at First Flight High School. “The beach is the main tourist attraction of the Outer Banks.… Continue reading towns follow nags head’s lead on beach nourishment
usa today invites readers to experience the obx
A sweet little piece in USA Today by Lynn Seldon expounds on the scenic beauty of the Outer Banks and encourages folks to experience the OBX for themselves. Bravo, USA Today! “The entire 130-mile-long island chain enjoys a devoutly loyal following, partially due to the uncompromising authenticity that permeates the destination and the variety… Continue reading usa today invites readers to experience the obx
corolla’s wild horses: curiosity and controversy
Here’s an interesting article about the Corolla wild horses that appears on Green Global Travel, an ecotourism, nature / wildlife conservation and cultural preservation magazine. “When we first began planning our visit to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, I had no idea that there was any controversy about the wild horses. But when I received the following… Continue reading corolla’s wild horses: curiosity and controversy
try this cabin fever reliever!
Seems like the whole country has been cooped up in their homes for a couple of days due to the cold weather, the OBX included! No need to go stir crazy though, this short film by local Doug Douglas has the cure!
it’s time for the “okracoke video”!
Love this nugget of fall fun, especially when this fall’s weather is so dreary now. This video by local Erin Swain has all of the right ingredients: a great tune, friends, boards, kites, dogs, SUPs, and of course, Ocracoke Island.