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Local Haunts, Tricks and Treats Return to the Outer Banks
Take a deep breath because that crisp fall air is here. After a dive into the 50s last week, we are back into what I consider ideal fall weather with almost hot afternoons and brisk, scarf-worthy nights. It’s been the perfect week for the Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival, which is still happening through Sunday.... Read More
Annual Festival Celebrates Seafood From Outer Banks Waters
Fishing is a lifestyle on the Outer Banks – and often a lifestyle that extends back through generations. There are the kids fishing on the piers after school and the surf fishermen hoping to catch their dinner close to shore. And then there are the fishermen who earn their living from the ocean, regularly setting a... Read More
Mustang Fest, Duck Jazz Bring Nationally Known Music to the Beach
There are quite a few times in the fall season on the Outer Banks where I think, this is my favorite time to be here. Well, I can tell you matter-of-factly that this time I really mean it because Columbus Day weekend is more chockfull of awesome music festivals in beautiful, outdoor venues than any other weekend at... Read More
When Kegs Fly, Plus Fall Festivities
Let me say it again so we can fully grasp this concept: Flying. Kegs. For beer drinkers and aviation aficionados alike, this weekend’s brew-fueled festivities involving handcrafted flying machines carrying half-kegs will be like nothing the Outer Banks has seen before. Really, I doubt anyone has seen this before.I’m... Read More
First Fall Week Brings Art, Crabs and Surf Films
Fall is here, and that means an impressive lineup of festivals, seasonal carnivals around town and – for this weekend at least – lots of weather. The howling wind has been churning up the ocean for days now, making choppy waves for the surfers competing in The Easterns tournament at Jennette’s Pier. As far as we know... Read More