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So What's Up With Beach Nourishment?
Two years ago it was shark attacks. Last summer it was Pokémon GO! On the Outer Banks today, the current beach nourishment projects dominate the talk of the town. Maybe you’ve even seen the action during a trip to the northern towns’ beaches this summer: Pumps spurting black sand onto the beaches, bulldozers pushing... Read More
Entertainment Abounds on the Outer Banks this Week
One part of the Outer Banks life that I love is that I constantly get to open my arms to welcome the rich entertainment scene, old and new. I and other people who’ve been around have our favorites — the events we look forward to every year — as well as the newcomers that give us a fresh taste of the talent and skill... Read More
A Place to Grow — Summer Activities on the Outer Banks
Make the Outer Banks the start of something new. I love vacation and summertime because they give me the time to develop a new skill set or to finally try those activities that have long piqued my interest. Whether it’s surfing or checking out a band with an unfamiliar genre, you’ll find plenty of ways to enrich your... Read More
An Outer Banks Fourth of July
Reds, whites and blues color our shirts, towels and porches. We’re planning menus with our cookout and barbecue essentials. Yes, the Fourth of July returns to the Outer Banks, engulfing it in fanfare. This holiday embodies my favorite elements of summertime on the Outer Banks: community, a multitude of outdoor... Read More
Smiles and suntans — it's summer on the Outer Banks
Summer is officially here, and the feeling around town certainly confirms it. Everyone is all smiles and suntans, especially now that the sun is out after a long string of rainy days. We're not completely out of the woods for rain on the weekend (click here for a report), but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a lot of... Read More