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This is the tree that inspired the Village Craftsmen Logo. It was just north of where the NPS Ocracoke Campground is now. We love seeing old island photos like this!


The Outer Banks is internationally known for being the site of the Wright Brothers first powered flight. Connect with this local legacy by taking flight for yourself!

The official beginning of the Outer Banks vacation season is a week away! Are you ready for your beach vacation?! ☀️ ? ⛱️

Thank you for the heartfelt letter and patch. Our Prayers are especially with you, and your family, also thank your husband for his service again. Unspoken Prayers please.


So far, two SEA MULLET in tough #fishing conditions. Partly cloudy, wind NE 30 mph. Large, messy #swell, #ocean water temp 66. High tide 10:50 a.m. Low tide 4:41 p.m.

Kitty Hawk is the first town you enter after crossing the Wright Memorial bridge, and with so many things to do, why go any further?

It’s Official! Our own RTW Surf Camp Director Robert is Ocracoke School Secondary Teacher of the year! #surfocracoke #ocracokeschool

Book your tickets now for the Ocracoke Express! Passenger ferry starts tomorrow morning! Don’t forget to stop at tram stop #2 and come see us at the Oyster Company!

If you like fresh soft shells, here’s how it’s done! Vicki Basnight # Basnight’s Lone Cedar

The cutest little ring dishes!!!

Bikes for sale: Felt Road Bikes. These bikes are full carbon and aluminum/carbon frames. Call 866-OBX-RENT or visit our Corolla store!


We got Swellsa Brewing 6-packs. Get ‘em while we got ‘em!