The iconic Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern may close by the end of the year. Ending months, or even years of speculation, Outer Banks restauranteur Mike Kelly confirmed to Russ Lay of the Outer Banks Voice that he may be selling the Nags Head property that houses his iconic Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant & Tavern.… Continue reading kelly’s closing would be the end of an era
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obx trails lead to soundside beauty
Protected from the harsh winds of the sea, the western shoreline of the Outer Banks boasts surprisingly diverse world waiting to be explored on foot. Check out Allie Mayo’s article on Outer Banks trails in this blog by Allie Mayo from Twiddy & Company. “The Outer Banks is home to an array of activities that… Continue reading obx trails lead to soundside beauty
nags head inn is becoming holiday inn
New owners and a new look will greet vacationers this April as the Nags Head Inn reopens as the Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront. Writing for the Outer Banks Voice, Michelle Wagner reports that the mainstay of Nags Head since the 1980s will add amenities but is hoping to keep many of the staff that created… Continue reading nags head inn is becoming holiday inn
surfline rocks new web cams for the obx
For all of us that live on the OBX, knowing what the ocean is doing is part of our everyday: we all keep an eye on the weather, and lately live webcams have made keeping an eye on the ocean as easy as going online. Surfline has a well-deserved reputation for being one of the… Continue reading surfline rocks new web cams for the obx
obx seafood fest = amazing
It would be tough to imagine a better day or better conditions for this year’s Outer Banks Seafood Festival. This article by Kip Tabb writing for the North Beach Sun captures some of the fun and festivities! “Whoever dialed up the weather for the 4th Annual Outer Banks Seafood Festival gets my vote for citizen of the year. With temperatures… Continue reading obx seafood fest = amazing
at last: a call for action to treat obx stormwater
When you live in a coastal environment, you must be aware that everything that goes on the ground is going to end up in the water eventually. Stormwater runoff treatment has plagued the Outer Banks for some time, and a new state study shows how complex the problem is. Writing for Coastal Review Online, and shared by… Continue reading at last: a call for action to treat obx stormwater
solved! obx way to pronounce bodie
To many, Bodie Island Lighthouse in South Nags Head is as beautiful and picturesque as any lighthouse anywhere. But the mystery of how to pronounce its name is a conundrum for the uninitiated. John Tennis, writing for the Bristol (VA) Herald Courier steps forward to solve the mystery. “Twice this year, I’ve gone lighthouse hopping… Continue reading solved! obx way to pronounce bodie
obx towns look to keep beaches clean
As Outer Banks towns move to keep their beaches free from tents, beach chairs and debris left on the beach at night, there is a wee bit of confusion about the rules. Writing for the Outer Banks Voice, Sam Walker takes a look at how Nags Head is enforcing their new ordinance that prohibits leaving equipment on the… Continue reading obx towns look to keep beaches clean
let’s play the obx name game!
If you’ve visited the OBX, chances are you were wondering about at least one of our crazy town names. If you are local, try ordering something over the phone and responding to the question “Town?” with “Kill Devil Hills” and you’re going to hear an awkward silence on the other end. This nice piece by Michelle Wagner for… Continue reading let’s play the obx name game!
on the obx? get outside this weekend!
Temps are heating up on the Outer Banks, and so are the weekend events! The weather is looking beautiful for two of our favorite spring events, the Mustang Spring Jam in Corolla and Kitty Hawk Kite’s 42nd Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular in Nags Head at Jockey’s Ridge, so whichever end of the OBX you are on… Continue reading on the obx? get outside this weekend!