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All Are Welcome at the 14th Roanoke Island American Indian Powwow and Festival in Manteo
Well before European explorers arrived in the coastal region we now call the Outer Banks, this area was home to Roanoke-Hatteras Indians, part of the Algonquian Nation, which stretched from Canada to Florida.
While the legacy of the early English colonies and the lost colony has endured on the Outer Banks, sadly, the... Read More
Celebrate Spring, Easter & Earth Day on the Outer Banks
Spring break has sprung on the Outer Banks. Our little towns, quiet all winter long, are once again bustling with visitors. Roads, stores, restaurants and attractions are busy, and it’s exciting for things to be picking up around here. It was a long, cold winter!
Whether you’re a local, a visitor in town for your... Read More
111. OBX Bar Etiquette, 2025 Summer Vacation Rental Forecast and the NEW Two Roads Tavern!
Justin sets up his gear at the new location of Two Roads Tavern at MP 4.5 on the bypass in Kitty Hawk, where he talks with Travis Tyler, bartender at Outer Banks Brewing Station; Tiffany Moldovan, director of property management at Beach Realty & Construction; and Glen Sherwin, part owner of Two Roads Tavern. They... Read More
110. Rundown Cafe
Justin takes the show back on the road to Rundown Cafe at milepost 1.5 on the beach road in Kitty Hawk. He and manager Josh Dunavant discuss the different menu items, atmosphere and entertainment, and you'll learn why Rundown Cafe is a must-visit on your next Outer Banks vacation!
Outer Banks This Week Podcast... Read More
Local Author Seeks Help Saving the 1898 Oregon Inlet Life-Saving/Coast Guard Station
Local author and historian James D. Charlet, aka Keeper James, is passionate about Outer Banks maritime history and the history of the U.S. Life-Saving Service, predecessor of the U.S. Coast Guard.
The United States Life-Saving Service (USLSS) existed nationally from 1871 until 1915. As Charlet will readily tell you... Read More