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Art, Anglers and Fun in the Sun
As July comes to a close and August begins, the days are hot and the ocean is clear as can be – clearer than I ever remember it. It’s been an absolute diving paradise for the locals who dabble in spear fishing. You’ll see them bound for the sea with their Hawaiian slings and fins and return to shore with a big ring of... Read More
Height of Summer Brings Watermelon Fest, Sailboat Regatta
I love the heat . . . I thrive in it. In fact, it’s one of the top reasons I chose to make the Outer Banks my home. But temps in the 90s for the past week are starting to take their toll on the people of this island. Perhaps the strangest thing to happen was the couple that entered the ocean earlier this week with... Read More
Kites Fill the Sky at the Birthplace of Flight
Those of us who grow up on the Outer Banks develop an innate appreciation for flight. Some even go on to be aviation junkies, as I like to call certain members of my family. It starts with pride – with the knowledge that Orville and Wilbur Wright flew the world's first powered aircraft here more than 100 years ago – ... Read More
Art Takes the Streets, Jefferson Starship Takes the Stage
One of my favorite things about the Outer Banks is the immense amount of art you’ll find here – pieces inspired by our coastline and beyond. My father told me that if you head to the edge of the world, you’ll find artists, and I certainly consider the Outer Banks to be the edge of the world in a sense. There’s a lot... Read More
Skies Ablaze on the 4th of July
When it comes to summer celebrations, the 4th of July on the Outer Banks is like no other. Never been here for our nation's birthday before? You can expect the beaches to be packed in what is possibly the biggest party of summer. The energy builds all week long -- I know I'm not the only one who has spotted an errant... Read More