Outer Banks Posts

So far one large RED #DRUM, BLACK SEA #BASS and #FLOUNDER. NE winds at 12 knots continue and the surf is rough. The water temperature is 77 degrees. Low tide 10:40 a.m. High tide 5:21 p.m. Maryland's Keri Smith, left and local business owner Abby Carey have fun in Family Fishing this morning!

You might think we are accustomed to seeing moments like this, and take them for granted. We don't.

This beautiful moment captured yesterday by our tour guide extraordinaire, Tom, was shared with us, creating a collective "awwwwww" throughout the office.

✨ Local Spotlight: Seagreen Gallery ✨

Tucked away in Nags Head, Seagreen Gallery is a vibrant mix of coastal art, handmade jewelry, and upcycled treasures — all created with heart and a whole lot of Outer Banks charm. 💚♻️

It’s one of our favorite stops for finding something truly unique (and supporting local while you’re at it!). Just a short drive from many of our vacation homes.

📍Add it to your OBX itinerary — you won’t leave empty-handed.

Hit the beach in your favorite threads from BS.
Don't forget, we carry beachwear for the littles too!

BEAT THE FEES 💪🎶 Use the code "THISWEEK" when you purchase your ticket for this Thursday's Roanoke Island Festival Park performances with Muscadine Bloodline, Cooper Greer, and Jayson Arendt 🎤 and forget paying for tax, processing, and ticketing! Your ticket is $44.50 - and that's it!
🎵 Come on down this Thursday for great country music and a wonderful time!

Applications now being accepted for Artist Support Grants. ASG is a program funded by the N.C. Arts Council to provide the opportunity for regional consortia of local arts councils to award project grants to artists in their regions. Artists in all disciplines are eligible to apply for grants to support their professional and artistic development through a partnership of the North Carolina Arts Council and Pocosin Arts, Beaufort County Arts Council, Dare Arts, Ocracoke Alive, Pettigrew Regional Libraries and Martin County Arts Council.

Beautiful skies and cooler weather is making for an amazing week, and a much needed cool down from last week's heat indexes in the upper 90s-100° 🌱🐴

OBX boat manners can make a big difference to wildlife this time of year. Boaters can follow a few common-sense practices to avoid harming marine life:
- Wear polarized sunglasses which help reduce glare and make these animals easier to see, she said. Vessel operators should designate a wildlife spotter to keep an eye out for marine life.
- Keep your boat 50 yards away from them, Doshkov added. If you find yourself less than 50 yards away from them, remember these additional tips.
- Use no-wake speed and put your engine in neutral, don't expect these marine animals to move out of your way, instead, move away from them slowly, she noted. And finally, make sure the animal is a safe distance away before engaging your propeller.

⛺ Camp near the beach in beautiful Kill Devil Hills, NC!
Our campsites feature:
● 10X35 Gravel Trailer Pad
● Bath House with Showers (Handicap Accessible)
● Laundry Facilities (coin operated)
● Full Hook Up (Water & Sewer)
● 30 amp & 50amp Electric service at all sites.
● Picnic Tables
● Dump Station
● Dock
● Water Views
● Historic Cemetery
● Playground

😎 Fishing Report 😎 It was a fabulous week of fishing followed with some good fishing this weekend as well!

🎣 Last week was great surf fishing for Spot, Croaker, Sea Mullet, Bluefish, Spanish, and Pompano. The piers reported lots of fish with plenty of Spot, Croaker, Spanish, Triggerfish, Pinfish, Black Sea Bass, and Cobia. Looks like the Drum have decided to show us as well! This North East wind makes for ideal Drummy conditions!

🐟 The inshore fishing continued to be exciting with good reports of Speckled Trout and Drum. There are lots of Puppy Drum around with plenty of big Drum as well. There have been some Flounder as well, which get us excited for the September season.

🐠 The nearshore and offshore fishing proved to be strong for Mahi fishing! The offshore fleet found plenty of Tunas, Wahoo, and Billfish as well. Many local boats made their way up to Ocean City for the 2025 White Marlin Open. Good luck to all those participating and we look forward to the Alice Kelly and Pirate’s Cove Tournament taking place next week.