national geographic comes to ocracoke

When photographers from National Geographic Magazine came to Ocracoke, residents and visitors had a chance to learn from the best. Check out the full story from the Ocracoke Current’s Crystal Canterbury. “Amateur and professional photographers alike joined in an exciting series of events which took place on Ocracoke this week. A team of photojournalists from… Continue reading national geographic comes to ocracoke

why was it shark week on the obx?

We all know that sharks swim in the ocean and we don’t really like to think about it. But with six people bitten by sharks along the NC coast in the last three weeks, it’s kinda hard NOT to. Experts (real and imagined) are working overtime to explain why things are getting sharkier around here, and this piece… Continue reading why was it shark week on the obx?

nat geo takes an obx road trip

Nat Geo Drives of a Lifetime Book Cover

Check out this great road trip through the Outer Banks with National Geographic! It’s part of their National Geographic’s Drives of a Lifetime Series, and features stops at excellent spots along the way, including Jockey’s Ridge, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, and of course, Ocracoke village. “Nature still rules this tendril of barrier islands, despite the creep of development in… Continue reading nat geo takes an obx road trip

second episode of wicked tuna: north vs south airs sunday

“Wicked Tuna: North vs. South,” premiered on Sunday, Aug. 17, at 10 p.m. ET/PT and continues on Aug. 24 and Aug 31. The new series will air internationally on National Geographic Channel in 170 countries and 45 languages beginning this fall. Pitting the crews of the Gloucester, MA fleet against the best of the Wanchese… Continue reading second episode of wicked tuna: north vs south airs sunday