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5 Things to Do with Your Valentine on the OBX This Weekend
Romance is in the air when Valentine’s Day falls on a weekend (Valentine's is Sunday, if you didn’t already know). I hope some of you non-local readers are coming to the Outer Banks to stay this weekend. Accommodations are open and welcoming guests, and the rates are low at this time of year, so come on if you can!... Read More
Get to Know the Locals: Karla & Mark Hutchins of Country Deli
Behind every Outer Banks business are people doing their best to make a living and still have time to enjoy this beautiful place they call home. In this blog, you’ll meet two of them: Karla and Mark Hutchins of Country Deli in Kill Devil Hills.
Country Deli has been in business on the Outer Banks for 31 years. Mark’s... Read More
6 Great Wheelchair-Accessible Nature Experiences on the OBX
Nature has always been my greatest source of peace and joy, but over the last year, it’s been absolutely essential, like medicine. Getting outside has saved me from losing my mind during the pandemic and all the other craziness of late.
Easy access to nature is one of the reasons we all love the Outer Banks. Thanks... Read More
The Height of Winter Birding
Whether you’re a serious birder or a casual birdwatcher, now is the time to enjoy all the winter bird visitors on and around the Outer Banks. Waterfowl like snow geese, tundra swan and more than 25 species of ducks are here in great numbers, wintering on the beaches, sounds, marshes, lakes and ponds in the national... Read More
A Currituck Mainland Daytrip
Winter weekends, beautiful weather and the need for social distancing create the perfect setup for a daytrip drive into the country. Good music and a change of scenery will do wonders for your mind and soul. Dress in layers and grab your camera or phone (and don’t forget your mask) – we’re heading to mainland... Read More