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Hatteras Waves and Wind Meet Chili and Chowder
Hatteras has it goin' on this week! First, stop by the Hatteras Wave Jam (running through Saturday, September 20) based in Avon and see why wind and water conditions off Cape Hatteras make this chain of barrier islands the premier wavesailing destination on the East Coast. Pre-registration is required. See the website... Read More
Navigate Your Way to Prizes and Glory
A few blogs ago I was lamenting the geographical illiteracy of the typical American and the way lifestyles and technology insulate so many of us from having to acquire geographical knowledge or develop our prowess as natural explorers. For those insulted by my somewhat general criticism, for the trailblazers who shun... Read More
Local Art for Charity and BBQ for You
It almost goes without saying that artists are, by nature, generous people. And Outer Banks artists are called upon regularly to benefit their community. The OBX Arts & Craft Festival, held Wednesday and Thursday, September 4-5 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk, is just the latest manifestation of our artist... Read More
Tournament Fishing Returns To Avon Pier After 5-Year Absence
This November a fishing tournament will return to Hatteras Island's Avon Fishing Pier for the first time in five years. Koru Village has joined forces with sponsor Pabst Brewing Company to host the First Annual PBR Classic Red & Blue Fishing Tournament running Friday, November 7 through Sunday, November 9. The... Read More
In the Beginning There Was The Weeping Radish
While the genesis of the domestic craft beer brewing industry might be lost to the mists of time and to competing claims from all corners of the nation, it is well-documented that here in North Carolina it all began with The Weeping Radish. Prior to 1985 it was illegal for breweries to sell their beer directly to... Read More