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Going Against the Current: The Local Move to Decrease Single Use Plastics
I know, I know – last week’s blog focused on Earth Day. Honestly, though, there’s still so much to say! I found the 2018 Earth Day theme – End Plastic Pollution – especially inspiring. In honor of that and our local movement to decrease and eliminate plastic waste, this week’s blog takes a look at plastic use,... Read More
Celebrate Earth Day on the Outer Banks
Let’s be honest: When it comes to a good locale for celebrating Earth Day (and just Mother Nature in general), it’s hard to beat the Outer Banks. Express your love for our planet at a few of the events happening this weekend on the Outer Banks.
If you need to gussy up your yard, garden, houseplant collection, etc.,... Read More
Flying Pirate Half Marathon Sails on the Outer Banks This Weekend
Calling all scallywags, buccaneers and swashbucklers to the Outer Banks! It’s time to lace up your running shoes for the annual Flying Pirate Half Marathon. This two-day event docks its ship this Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, for a weekend of physical activities, philanthropy and fun. Both a Jolly Roger pirate... Read More
Rained Out? Try These Outer Banks Rainy Day Activities
When at the beach or planning a visit there, the hope at the forefront of everyone’s thoughts is, “Oh, I hope the weather’s nice!” This is totally fair. Sunshine seems to go hand in hand with surf and sand. However, that shouldn’t mean that a rainy day is a complete washout. Far from it, in fact.
I love the Outer... Read More
Here Come the Crowds for Easter Week on the Outer Banks!
Spring is in the process of springing on the Outer Banks. Everyone wishes it was a little warmer, but after the March weather we had on the Outer Banks, even the low 50s feel kind of tropical and fabulous. After a couple of warm days this week, temperatures are going to drop again for Easter weekend and the week that... Read More