THE OBX WAY researched public paddle access from Duck to Oregon Inlet and created ten Outer Banks blueway routes for the purpose of safety, health, and education. The routes provide opportunities for beginner, intermediate, and advanced paddlers to explore remote maritime ecosystems through canals…
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Whether you are an avid skywatcher or just someone looking for something interesting to do, stargazing is easy and a wonderful way to fill your time. Here on the Outer Banks of North Carolina we have some of the best views of the night sky on the entire East Coast. Come along, pack a blanket or some…
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Our national parks protect much of what we love most about being here. The diverse stories our parks preserve have shaped not only our local community, but also our nation and our world. From the Carolina Algonquian peoples, to the first European settlers, to the Freedmen’s Colony, to the first…
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THE OBX WAY researched public bicycle routes from Oregon Inlet to the Town of Duck for the purpose of safety, health, and education. The connected paths are segmented into ten sections to prepare riders for separation from traffic and multi-use path vs. road shoulder changes. Again, they partnered…
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Spring is an amazing time of year to visit the Outer Banks. Temperatures are cooler, crowds are a bit lighter, and the beautiful Outer Banks region is permeated by the sights, sounds, and smells of all aspects of nature coming back to life. Families, couples, and students are all enjoying time off…
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For many, the thought of a vacation to North Carolina’s Outer Banks sounds relaxing and fun-filled. The area is well known for its abundance of vacation rentals and hotel options. However, for some budget-challenged families, those options can take their toll on the wallet. But there’s another…
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The Outer Banks of North Carolina has a reputation of being the Graveyard of the Atlantic, and there are estimates approaching 2,000 shipwrecks along the islands, going back to the first English…
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On a recent trip to the Outer Banks, something was missing in nearly every restaurant I had a meal in. It wasn’t until three days in, that I finally asked the server at Avenue Grille in Manteo. “Hey, where are the straws?” Several years ago, many Outer Banks cafes, restaurants, bars, and shops…
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Have you ever taken the time to consider where your seafood comes from? In North Carolina, we are immensely fortunate to have a thriving coast which offers fresh seafood ranging from locally caught fish to carefully grown oysters. As lifelong North Carolina residents, we enjoy seafood and take…
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We love summer. You love summer. But ask just about any local, and they’ll tell you that fall is the best time of year on the Outer Banks. Fewer people, pleasant water and air temps. The skies lose their summer haze, and somehow, reveal even more stars. Primetime for fishing, birding, surfing, 4x4…
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