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The First Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival Takes Flight this Weekend
Do you like birds? What about nature? Are you just looking for something to do this weekend? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re in luck – this weekend Hatteras Island kicks off its inaugural Hatteras Waterfowl Festival. This event is a wintry complement to the Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival that... Read More
“So … What Do You All Do Here During the Winter?"
Good question! It's one that locals encounter each summer and fall. Then, when the weather is still nice, going to the beach seems like the only activity that matters. When temperatures dip below 60 degrees, however, and many of the shops, restaurants and activity businesses close for the off-season, things get pretty... Read More
Madly in Love or Single as a Pringle? Planning Your OBX Valentine's Day
Whether you’re ready for it or not, it’s the season of love on the Outer Banks. What are your plans for Valentine's Day? No worries if you’re still figuring it out. You have some time but not much. There are plenty of Outer Banks restaurants and shops to help make the day one for the books, so start making your plans... Read More
Community Walk Scheduled for the New Bridge Over Oregon Inlet
The Outer Banks’ bridges get a lot of love. For locals, they’re a beautiful metaphor for interconnected histories, cultures and communities shared between these islands. To visitors, the bridges represent that final cusp between them and a beach vacation – thrilling for new vacationers and sparking reminiscent... Read More
Oysters, Opera and Other Ways to Avoid the Super Bowl This Weekend
You know, I’ve tried to like football. And I mean really tried. Despite my best efforts, it never took hold – some things just aren’t meant to be. Now the Super Bowl spirals toward us, and I’m scrambling to find alternative activities to fill my weekend on the Outer Banks. I’ve lucked out too. There are awesome Outer... Read More