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Music Lovers and Foodies Delight
The ocean must know it’s the first (official) week of summer because the water has been a near tropical shade of blue for several days. Locals have been flocking to shipwrecks to go diving in the clear conditions, and everyone swimming has spotted a fish or two. I had my own thrill while standup paddleboarding way,... Read More
Summer of Rock
By February 1964 The Beatles had taken America by storm. Their arrival from England at JFK’s International Airport was marked by throngs of screaming fans, “I Want to Hold Your Hand” was #1 on the U.S. singles charts for the first time and their historic live performance on The Ed Sullivan Show was watched by an... Read More
Summer Solstice Brings Art Festivals, Outdoor Adventures
The summer solstice is upon us, marking the longest day of the year and the first official day of summer this Sunday, June 21. With the scorchers we’ve been having — in the 90s most days for those of you who haven’t joined us yet — that means an extra long beach day for me. And for anyone planning a solstice cookout... Read More
Stroll or Storm the Beach . . . It’s Up To You
This week, schools are letting out and families are flocking to the Outer Banks for well-deserved vacations that unofficially mark the start of summer. As we sink into our beach chairs or seek out that 100-year old (or week-old) piece of amber sea glass, it’s entirely acceptable to lose track of time staring into the... Read More
Music in the Air and Kites Overhead
When I think of the Outer Banks, I think of the wind. Sometimes only a draft in the morning, it tends to rise as the day goes on, tossing up small waves and rolling in with the storm clouds on humid summer afternoons. It is the wind that drives this place, filling our sails, cooling us at the beach and causing sudden... Read More