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Outer Banks Articles & Travel Reviews Marine Matters: On the Way Home It's been a bit breezy lately, hasn't it? And raw, damp, grey and generally inclement to boot... (Melissa Waterman, Feature Writer, March 4, 2010) Oracoke Lighthouse Ready To Shine Again at Cape Hatteras National Seashore After four months of refurbishing, the Oracoke Lighthouse at Cape Hatteras National Seashore is scheduled to go back online tonight at dusk.... (Kurt Repanshek, March 3, 2010) Second homes: Peace and quiet in North Carolina's Outer Banks The Outer Banks have long attracted visitors who march to a slightly different drummer, from the pirate Blackbeard to pioneering aviators Orville and Wilbur Wright... (Mark Buckler, Currituck Outer Banks Tourism Department, February 26, 2010) Outer Banks Taste of the Beach, March 11-14 Beer and food pairings, a fish fry with Carolina BBQ and locavore tastings by area superstars like Sam McGann... (Jose Ralat Maldonado, February 26, 2010) Hummingbirds Create Buzz On Outer Banks – Wings Over Water Nov 3-8, 2009 Once thought to migrate out of the area in late summer, it is now known that the smallest of all migratory birds can often be found winter-long along the Outer Banks... (Rich Steck & Judi Janofsky, September 28, 2009)  Carolina Keys: the undiscovered American KeysLooking for pristine beaches, wild horses, fresh seafood? It’s time to discover the islands off the coast of North Carolina (The Times - Steve Boggan, September 5, 2009) Discounts help keep tourist areas afloat Farther up the coast, the Outer Banks has actually seen a boost in its hotel occupancy rates at places like campgrounds, bed and breakfasts, and hotels and motels.... (By Sarah Aarthun, saarthun@charlotteobserver.com, Posted: Tuesday, Sep. 08, 2009) Torpedoed: When German U-boats attacked off the coast In 1942, German submarines attacked hundreds of ships off the East Coast, bringing WWII to the shores of Virginia and North Carolina. This video introduces the 8-part series Aug. 2-9, 2009, in The Virginian-Pilot.... (Auther: Norm Shafer, Source: The Virginian-Pilot, July 30, 2009) Top Ten Budget Beach Vacations Lining the North Carolina coast, the Outer Banks consists of barriers of sand 150 miles long... (By Stephen Jermanok, July 21, 2009) A Weekend in… N. C.’s Outer Banks US Airways serves Greenville, N.C., about 140 miles west of the Outer Banks, starting at $49 each way... (By Clara Bosonetto Maerz For the AJC, Sunday, May 31, 2009) Summer fun on North Carolina's coast Segway trips to see wild horses and moonlight tours of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse are some of the things... (By USA Today - Copyright 2009 The Associated Press, May 28, 2009) Coquina Beach considered one of the 7 best beaches in the East Located in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Coquina is considered by locals to be the loveliest beach... (By Fodor's, May 28, 2009)  Closer Than You ThinkWRAL's Stacy Davis visits the Outer Banks for her series "Summer on a Budget." and finds that Nags Head is closer to Raleigh and the Triad area than you might think. (WRAL - Stacy Davis, May 1, 2009) A FOOD LOVERS' GUIDE TO THE OUTER BANKS If you haven't been to the Outer Banks recently, here's what you've missed... (By Jane Hobson Snyder, March 18, 2009) WHY ARE FAMILIES FLOCKING TO THE OUTER BANKS? Beautiful beaches, less people and a family atmosphere seem to be the attraction... (By Deirdre McCabe, March 16, 2009) OUTER BANK'S RICH MARITIME CULTURE MAY GAIN FOCUS With fish houses, lighthouses, shipwrecks and fishing piers dotting the coast, a new revision... (By Catherine Kozak, The Virginian-Pilot, ©November 20, 2008) JIMMY BUFFETT CRUISES THE OUTER BANKS When you are Jimmy Buffett, you travel in style. Whether it be his 4x4 van or his sea plane... (By realkiteboarding.com November 16, 2008) TIRED OF THOSE GLOOMY WINTER DAYS ALREADY? Fall is a wonderful time to visit since there are no crowds and the days are pleasant and warm... (By PATRICIA A. WEST-VOLLAND • Correspondent • November 16, 2008) NORTH CAROLINA'S OUTER BANKS ARE A POPULAR DOMESTIC WEDDING DESTINATION The Outer Banks has gained a reputation as one of the most popular wedding destinations on the East Coast... (By www.prweb.com November 9, 2008) AN OUTER BANKS FALL VACATION FIT FOR A MOVIE Based on the best-selling novel by author Nicholas Sparks, "Nights in Rodanthe"... (www.doityourself.com - October 22, 2008) THERE ARE EVIL SPIRITS IN THESE HILLS, BUT NOT THE KIND YOU THINK... According to local lore, pirates on shore leave sat amongst the sand dunes swigging moonshine... (By Christine Champ for MSN City Guides - October 22, 2008) N.C. LIGHTHOUSE A FINALIST IN CONTEST FOR FREE REPAIRS Windows leak. Water stains streak the walls. Rusted metal work is falling apart... (By Catherine Kozak, The Virginian-Pilot - August 8, 2008) PHOTOGRAPHY DESTINATION: THE OUTER BANKS OF NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina's Outer Banks is a land both infinitely brutal and beautiful. For 125 miles, this thin band of... (www.naturephotographers.net, copyright © Richard Bernabe. All rights reserved. - August 5, 2008) 6 EASY TRIPS TO THE COAST Hoping to save money, gas and travel time? There's still time to plan a summer vacation... (By John Bordsen, The Charlotte Observer - July 28, 2008) WRIGHT BROTHERS NATIONAL MEMORIAL: POSTCARD FROM HOME Every summer Bob Jacobs throws a camera case on his motorcycle and rides across America looking for places you might like to see... (By WEEK NBC TV 25 - July 11, 2008) FROM NAGS HEAD TO KITTY HAWK, NORTH CAROLINA'S ISLAND GOLF COURSES TEST YOUR GAME Nags Head Golf Links is a good bet here; with its coastal winds and rugged shoreline, it resembles the links golf courses in Scotland... (By Tim McDonald, National Golf Editor, July 21, 2008) USA TODAY; FIVE CLASSIC, AFFORDABLE U.S. VACATIONS With more than 130 miles of white sandy beaches, North Carolina's Outer Banks is the ideal place... (By Kate Hamman, SmarterTravel.com) THE MOTHER OF ALL VINES GIVES BIRTH TO A NEW WINE Wine from the same vine that Sir Walter Raleigh's colonists likely plucked grapes from... (By Catherine Kozak, The Virginian-Pilot©, July 14, 2008) TRADE THE TRAFFIC FOR A SLOWER PLACE The most tourist-friendly small town we visited is located, not surprisingly, closest to the Outer Banks. Manteo is on Roanoke Island, ... (Daily Press - Newport News,VA,USA) RESEARCHERS SURVEYING OUTER BANKS' SUNKEN SUBMARINES Researchers are hoping to document the condition of the three U-boats sunk by U.S. forces in 1942 during WWII, ... (NBC4 Washington, D.C. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 9:19 AM PDT) MONITOR NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY SCIENTISTS TO PLAY ROLE IN UPCOMING EXPEDITION Sunk by U.S. forces in 1942 during World War II, all three U-boats lie at depths of less than 130 feet... (By MARK ST. JOHN ERICKSON | 3:02 PM EDT, July 8, 2008) 10 GREAT NATIONAL PARKS THAT WILL ENGAGE YOUR KIDS ...filled with the history of pirates, shipwrecks and lighthouses. Check out the many Especially for Kids programs... (USA Today Article, Updated 4/28/2008 7:33 AM) |
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