Every autumn the king of the butterflies returns to the Outer Banks. The monarch butterfly, with its striking orange and black pattern and 4” wingspan, comes back each year to breed, rest and then leave on a 2400 mile journey to the mountains of Mexico. Their migration is one of …
Glenn Eure was one of those people that, when you met him, you knew you had made a friend for life. He passed away in September and on the Outer Banks, a moment of profound sadness came with the news, as though there was a passing of an era. Glenn, …
The 2018 Outer Banks Marathon Weekend—Family, Fitness and Fun The weather for the 13th Annual Outer Banks Marathon was as close to perfect for long distance running as we have seen on the Outer Banks. Temperatures at the starting line in Kitty Hawk hovered around 45. Even with bright sunshine, …
Mid August 1937—excitement was running high on the Outer Banks. President Roosevelt was coming to Manteo for the August 18 birthday of Virginia Dare and a performance of “The Lost Colony.” Getting FDR to the Outer Banks was a logistical nightmare. There was no good water service to Manteo that …
Today, Nags Head Woods is one of the most diverse and interesting of the maritime forests that line the sound side of the Outer Banks. It is administered by the Nature Conservancy, and is one of four patches of maritime forest that have been preserved in our area. The other …
Monitor National Marine Sanctuary May Expand Will the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary expand? NOAA, who manages the site, is hoping to increase the sanctuary to include what was known in WWII as Torpedo Alley—the waters off the Outer Banks where German U-boats sank well over 300 ships. Established in 1975, …
Pirate’s Quay Shopping Center, An Outer Banks Original The original strip malls and shopping centers of our area have a unique architectural style that is distinctly an Outer Banks beach look. Usually all wood construction with a wooden boardwalk, there are only a few of these early shopping centers left, …
Tshombe Selby is a local kid who was always displayed incredible levels of talent as a singer – specifically a tenor, in opera. Five years after leaving the Outer Banks for New York City to experience the training he felt he needed for a career in opera, he’ll be returning. …
The Mighty Oyster Goes to War The oyster is a remarkable creature. Capable of filtering and cleaning up to 50 gallons of water a day, it is considered an integral part of a healthy estuarine ecosystem. It’s quite capable of growing on its own, although most of today’s oysters are …
The 7th Annual Outer Banks Seafood Festival featured a little bit of rain this year, and the verdict is in—a little bit of rain will not stop a few thousand people from showing up in Nags Head to celebrate the history, culture, and food of the area. As rainy days …
