Outer Banks Posts

Kick off the weekend with @obxtrio 🦀🍹 We have local soft shell tacos with homemade corn tortillas, Pico de gallo and avocado crema! Add a Watermelon Chipotle Mezcalita for the perfect pairing 👌
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#todaysspecial #chefspecial #drinkspecial #mezcal #Chipotle #softshell #softshellcrab #softshellcrabs #obx #obxnc #outerbanks #outerbanksnc #obxtrio #lunch #dinner #restaurant

"Travel isn't always pretty. It isn't always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that's okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind." Anthony Bourdain

"If I'm an advocate for anything, it's to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river. The extent to which you can walk in someone else's shoes or at least eat their food, it's a plus for everybody. Open your mind, get up off the couch, move." also Anthony Bourdain

Trio took it's first group (the OG's) on a sojourn to Tulum, Mexico for some amazing food, drink and inspiration. We ate fancy and we ate simple….and it was all so memorable. The fresh juice mezcals and margs were everything.

We sailed, learned about the Mayan culture and checked out some ruins...we went deep into the jungle to see spider monkeys...and maybe zip line a bit, with a final swim in a cenote. Of course, Mrs. Sharon lead the way, all the way!

We hope to continue these trips with our staff and look forward to sharing our adventures with you!
Melissa and Kenny with Scott Oney Chelsea Kuykendall Michelle Winters Sharon Thomas Huttemann

Trio Outer Banks

#ARCATulum #mamazul #cobaruins #puntalaguna #obxtrio #anthonybourdain

It's not always fun and games for the staff at Wildhorse Adventure Tours. Okay, it's always fun.. but there's also learning that goes along with the fun. A quick peek inside our training and meeting day recently held, where new and veteran team members gathered to learn, discuss, and share information and knowledge. We were quite lucky to have Corolla Wild Horse Fund join for a portion of the meeting to offer insight on the herd, its changes, and best practices for touring and visiting the 4x4 area. And.. it ended with cookies, so it's a win for everyone. 😉

BIG thanks to Corolla Wild Horse Fund and Meg Puckett, Director of Herd Management, for joining us yesterday during our company-wide team meeting. Meg spoke to the growth and changes taking place with the banker horses, as well as best practices for touring and visiting the 4x4 area. We are continually grateful for the endless work they do to champion the wild horses.

Waves are excellent for riding again today. As for fishing, BLUEFISH, SPANISH MACKEREL and SHEEPSHEAD! Conditions are nice too; ocean water temp 65 degrees and there's a gentle breeze from the SW winds at 8 knots. High tides 6:10 a.m. and 6:31 p.m. Low tide12:10 p.m.

🎣 Wide-open beaches, iconic piers, and that laid-back, no-fuss feeling—South Nags Head is Outer Banks simplicity at its best.

🌊 Spend your days casting a line from Jennette’s Pier or the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, grabbing a bite at Sam & Omie's or enjoying ocean views with a cold drink at Fish Heads Bar & Grill!

🌅 You're also just minutes from Bodie Island Lighthouse, Launch points for kayaks, SUPs & more, and the Nags Head Outlets—plus, centrally located in the Outer Banks if you’re planning to explore everything from Corolla to Ocracoke.

📅 Whether you're planning a summer week in May, June, July, August, or September, we’ve got cozy cottages and oceanfront homes ready for you. Availability varies by cottage ~ Use our convenient filters to find what rentals are available during your vacation week!

Browse our Nags Head vacation homes 🔗 https://bit.ly/41jYSfb

Soft Shell Season Has Arrived on the OBX!
Join us at Red Sky Café and our sister spot NC Coast Grill & Bar for the 2025 Outer Banks Soft Shell Crab Showdown — happening May 12–17!
Join us at Red Sky Café and our sister spot, NC Coast Grill & Bar, for the 2025 Outer Banks Soft Shell Crab Showdown — May 12–17!7!! We don’t play when it comes to seafood.
Try them both, pick your favorite, and vote! 🦀

#SoftShellShowdown #RedSkyDuck #NCCoastVibes #OBXSeafoodFestiv
#outerbankssoftshells

At its heart, cassoulet is about combining white beans usually haricot or flageolet with a variety of meats, simmered low and slow to meld flavors.

Historically, it might include confit duck or goose (preserved in fat, a regional specialty), pork in various forms (sausage, shoulder, or rind), lamb, or even game in leaner times. The beans, creamy and tender after long cooking, act as a canvas, absorbing the rich, savory depth of the meats.

Today I did a version with duck, pork shank, pork belly, and andouille sausage as an example of this flexibility.

The finished product is so delicious I will probably make another batch for mother's Day.

It's softshell season! The sun is shining and the backyard is wide open for business with great lunch specials!

Experience a night of legendary reggae with Inner Circle! Doors open at 8 PM, and the show kicks off at 9 PM. Don’t miss the chance to vibe to their iconic sound in an unforgettable setting.

Tickets: $25 in advance / $30 at the door. Get your tickets here! ➡️ https://www.obbrewing.com/event/inner-circle-2/

Welcome back to Thursday's GREET THE GUIDES, where you'll get a little behind-the-scenes peek at this year's awesome team.

Meet Mike. He's worked with W.H.A.T. for 10 years and claims to know every backroad and nook and cranny in the 4-wheel drive area. After driving and exploring these sandy avenues for this long, we believe him!

Mike loves being outside, searching for wild horses and other wildlife. He also really enjoys the interactions he has with our guests, especially seeing and hearing their reactions when we find them. "I love telling the history of the horses and discussing their amazing physical attributes."

The tour guide experiences Mike enjoys the most are seeing newly born foals, then watching them grow over time. "They are highly rambunctious and playful, beginning only days after they are born and throughout their first year. Eventually, as they mature, they become calm and majestic most of the time -- except, of course, when they're fighting or mating."

What's his secret for those amazing, interesting, and memorable tours? "I have to have starbucks at least 1 to 2 times a day, or else I will not give give a satisfactory tour," he jokes. "Most of the places I take my guests are permitted by law, and some are questionable," he added with a grin. "Nevertheless, I always bring back every guest that went out with me in one piece." 😉😁

It’s almost time for SURF CAMP! Starting Saturday the 24th, we’ve got Saturday surf camps happening!

We’ve also got some private lessons available starting later this month to hold you over til it’s time for camp!

All ages 10 and up are welcome! Call us or check it out on the website so sign up!

Photo + our super awesome surf camp coach: @roastchestnuts

#surfocracoke #ridethewind #SURF