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!

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

master your obx beach scene this summer!

You’ve seen them out there. The family with the most rockin’ OBX beach gear set up you’ve ever seen: awesome tent, tunes, chairs, and games. But just thinking about the energy required to hump all that equipment to and from the beach is making you sweaty! You wish that somehow that awesome set up could… Continue reading master your obx beach scene this summer!

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

all creatures great + small = hatteras island wildlife rehab

Turtles and possums and ospreys, oh my! Lou Browning has taken many career paths, his latest hobby-turned-full-time job is rehabbing injured and sick birds and other animals. The stories told at his Hatteras Island Wildlife Rehabilitation center are equally heartwarming and heartbreaking, as Lou brings his skills to bear on the orphaned and wounded wildlife of the OBX. The difficulties and… Continue reading all creatures great + small = hatteras island wildlife rehab

obx portsmouth island = desolate beauty

On a clear day you can see it from Ocracoke: Portsmouth Island. Just south of Ocracoke on the northernmost tip of Cape Lookout National Seashore, Portsmouth is a deserted strip of land accessible by boat only – desolate yet beautiful. Molly Harrison, writing for Our State Magazine does a lovely job of describing the island, bringing… Continue reading obx portsmouth island = desolate beauty

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!

obx ocean rescue: so much more than hot bods

A guard on the move. Photo still courtesy Kill Devil Hills Ocean Rescue Video

We all know they’re there, but we usually don’t think about how critical the job of lifesaving is on our OBX beaches until something bad happens. Then we are eternally grateful for those “kids” with binoculars manning the stands. In this beautifully crafted article for Our State by local Beth Storie, we learn something about the hard work, determination… Continue reading obx ocean rescue: so much more than hot bods

have you met taste of the beach lately?

Photo courtesy of obxtasteofthebeach.com | GingerSnaps Photography

If you love food, and dig the OBX, boy, are you in luck! The Outer Banks Taste of the Beach is ON and we’re looking at four days of fun foodie events to treat your taste buds THIS weekend, from March 19 through 22! The Outer Banks offers up a wide variety of restaurants to choose from… Continue reading have you met taste of the beach lately?

graveyard 100 ultramarathon to run from corolla to hatteras

I’m not a runner, but I find marathons and the people who run them fascinating. So imagine an ultramarathon, which is any sporting event involving running and walking longer than the traditional marathon length of 26.219 miles. Now imagine it starting in Corolla and ending in Hatteras, all run on Highway 12, in March(!), a month notorious for its… Continue reading graveyard 100 ultramarathon to run from corolla to hatteras