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Get to Know the Locals: Bob & Jane Chestnut of Ride The Wind Surf Shop
Behind every Outer Banks business are people doing their best to make a living and still have the time to enjoy this beautiful place they call home. In this edition of Get to Know the Locals, you’ll meet two of them: Bob and Jane Chestnut, who own and run Ride The Wind Surf Shop in Ocracoke.
Ride The Wind has been... Read More
Labor Day Weekend Vibes
The end is near. Of summer, that is. Labor Day weekend, for many the last hurrah of summer fun, is upon us.
The weather looks like it’s going to be lovely – daytime temps in the low 80s, breezy but not too windy – which will be perfect for all of the beaching, boating, fishing, golfing, watersporting and whatever... Read More
An Outer Banks Nightlife Guide
Remember the summer of 2020 when there was no nightlife? This year we have nightlife! Bands are playing, DJs are spinning, dancers are grooving and karaoke singers are hogging the mike. When it comes to nightlife on the Outer Banks, the majority of offerings happen on the early side: think acoustic music on a... Read More
50 Reasons to Go to Duck
People who live or vacation in Duck are in on a little secret: There’s way more to this tiny Outer Banks town than the beach and shopping (though it’s definitely known for both). As you’ll see in this blog of 50 things to do in Duck (and the beach is not even on the list), Duck is full of fun for every age if you know... Read More
The Outer Banks for Arts & Culture Lovers
Just because the Outer Banks is famous for the beach, surfing, watersports, fishing, nightlife and family activities, doesn’t mean there it doesn’t have a cultured side as well. If you love classical music more than 80s dance parties, galleries more than tackle shops, art exhibits more than pirate festivals, peaceful... Read More