Articles
The more things change, the more they stay the same
The distance between the town of Manteo and the southern tip of Wanchese on Roanoke Island is only a little more than 5 miles. It’s a walkable distance, one that belies the present-day shifts in landscape and lifestyle. But what ties the two together is history, albeit of different ilks, and soon . . . tourism. “... Read More
Nowhere Else I'd Rather Be
As a charter captain and boat owner with more than 35 years of experience fishing charters along the East Coast and in the Bahamas, Captain Mark Fann is about as water-logged as a human can be. He has spent the majority of his life on the water, sharing the joys of boating and fishing with those who aren’t so lucky to... Read More
Year after Year
Miles of windswept beaches against a backdrop of ocean blue are often the first reason visitors choose to vacation on the Outer Banks. But for many, the decision to return each summer comes down to moments spent with family – from celebratory milestones in your favorite beach cottage to watching your children grow up... Read More
Exhilaration Central
When most folks think of Kitty Hawk Kites, it is hang gliding, not necessarily kites, that comes to mind. Kitty Hawk Kites’ Nags Head location is just across the highway from Jockey’s Ridge State Park, and passersby are frequently treated to the sight of foot-launched hang gliders gracing the sky above the largest... Read More
On Becoming Bob
Bob’s Wild Horse Tours is a bit of a fixture on the northern Outer Banks, the first company known for pioneering the popular safari-style open air vehicle and taking people past the end of the road to the open beaches and marshes where wild Spanish Mustangs roam. The charm of interacting with wild horses in their... Read More