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Dive into Outer Banks History at These Museums
Beyond the beaches, watersports and great outdoors, the Outer Banks is well known for its history. From Native American history to early English colonization and piracy, shipwrecks and lifesaving to war battles and a post-Civil War Freedman’s Colony to the very first airplane flight in the world and the first national... Read More
104. The Manteo Walking Tour
Greg Smrdel, local author, stand-up comic and owner of Radio Free Outer Banks, joins Justin to talk about one of his other businesses, the Manteo Walking Tour. With tours starting back up in mid-March, Greg gives a rundown of the tour and the excitement that awaits. It's informative and entertaining! To book your tour... Read More
Explore the Important History of the Pea Island Life-Saving Station
The story of the Pea Island Life-Saving Station is a vital part of not only Outer Banks history, but also our nation’s history.
The station on Hatteras Island, in service from 1880 to 1947, stands out in history for being manned by Keeper Richard Etheridge, the only African American keeper in the history of the U.S.... Read More
103. Noteworthy Events in 2025
Joel Sheingold, owner of The Wreck Tiki Bar in Hatteras Village, rejoins Justin on the podcast to talk about noteworthy events (to date) taking place on the Outer Banks in 2025. Joel goes month by month throughout the entire year and discusses the events he has discovered.
To see all the different events that take... Read More
Take the OBX Polar Plunge for a Good Cause and Your Health
It's time to take the plunge!
On Saturday, February 15, hundreds of people will gather for the OBX Polar Plunge, part of a huge statewide effort to cold plunge to benefit Special Olympics NC. The Polar Plunge is a unique fundraising opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses to support Special Olympics... Read More