an obx love affair renewed

Many travelers, like me, visited the Outer Banks for the first time when we were quite young. Some of us were lucky enough to return year after year, (and eventually move here, in my case) but it takes some folks many years to rediscover the OBX. Matt Long loves to travel and through his Landlopers blog… Continue reading an obx love affair renewed

take a road trip to hatteras island

The Cape Hatteras Beach.

Looking for an Outer Banks adventure that’s fun for the family and won’t cost an arm and a leg? Take an idea or two from Jean Stancill’s great piece in the News & Observer and hit the road to Hatteras Island for a day trip! Explore some history, try kiteboarding, climb a lighthouse or two and… Continue reading take a road trip to hatteras island

westbound wright memorial bridge re-opens (for now)

Traffic flowing on the westbound span of the Wright Memorial Bridge.

The good news is the westbound–outbound–span of the Wright Memorial Bridge has re-opened after an eight month resurfacing project. However, as Kip Tabb reports for the North Beach Sun, the project has not been completed, although the bridge is ready for use. “Scheduled for a May 15 reopening, the westbound span of the Wright Memorial Bridge opened for… Continue reading westbound wright memorial bridge re-opens (for now)

usa today invites readers to experience the obx

Wright Brothers Monument. Photo by Pia Bell Ford

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