Monthly Archives: September 2008

A Storm Filled Week Gives Way to Gorgeous Fall Weather on the Outer Banks

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Seaside Vacations

  September and October are usually an extension of August on the Outer Banks.  Warm sunny days, mild breezes, and warm water temperatures.  Sure there is the chance of a passing tropical system (hurricane, tropical storm, etc.), but generally those … Continue reading →

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Outer Banks Lighthouse Chosen as a Finalist for Restoration

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Seaside Vacations

Bodie Island Lighthouse, located in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, has been selected as a finalist in a restoration contest sponsored by JELD-WEN of Klamath Falls, Ore., a window and door manufacturer. The lighthouse is one of three finalists.  50 lighthouses were nominated initially, and the … Continue reading →

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Outer Banks Coastal Storm Event – 9.23 & 9.24

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Seaside Vacations

National Weather Service projected forecast for remainder of this week.   ·         High winds of 50/60 MPH possible starting Tuesday and Wednesday. ·         High Surf with a storm surge of approximately 3 ft. during a period of high astronomical tides during … Continue reading →

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Larger Herd for Outer Banks Wild Horses?

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Seaside Vacations

  Wild horses are a rare sight in today’s day and age.  The northern tip of the Outer Banks is fortunate to provide a home to 60 wild Spanish mustangs.  The horses roam freely in a 12,000 acre area on … Continue reading →

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The Outer Banks Music Showcase – Upcoming Events

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Seaside Vacations

The Outer Banks Music Showcase would like to thank everyone for helping make 2008 a great summer season.   Upcoming Events:    ·      This year’s regular season show, “Flashback,” will continue through Oct. 15th.  “Flashback” is one of the Outer Banks Music Showcase’s … Continue reading →

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Arrrggghhh…It’s Pirate Week on the Outer Banks!

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Seaside Vacations

  September brings the end of summer, the start of school, gorgeous fall weather, and hopefully some surf to the Outer Banks.  It also marks the start of a week long celebration of a short, but culturally and historically significant, … Continue reading →

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Arrrggghhh….It’s Pirate Week on the Outer Banks!

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Seaside Vacations

Blackbeard’s Pirate Festival – Kitty Hawk Kites (mp 12.5), Nags Head. This week-long event kicks off on Monday, with community events happening all week, all over the Outer Banks. Enjoy Pirate history, storytelling, reenactments, shows. The culmination of a fun … Continue reading →

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Harvest Moon Shines on the Outer Banks – September 14 – 15

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Seaside Vacations

September 14 – 15, 2008 – Moonrise at approximately 6:30.  This weekend brings a great opportunity to view the Harvest Moon rising over the waters of the Outer Banks.  A large full moon rising over the ocean is a site worth … Continue reading →

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Outer Banks Hits the Big Screen – “Nights in Rodanthe”

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Seaside Vacations

A recent article by Catherine Kozak in the Virginia Pilot (http://hamptonroads.com/2008/08/outer-banks-small-town-makes-debut-big-screen) points out that the Outer Banks is soon to get national and international attention.  “Nights in Rodanthe,” a major motion picture version of Nicholas Sparks’ bestselling book of the … Continue reading →

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Outer Banks – Bring Your Dog Along on Vacation

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Seaside Vacations

Your Four-Legged Friend Deserves a Vacation Too  By Will Shields, General Manager, Seaside Vacations   As a dog lover, I can relate to folks who don’t relish the idea of leaving one of their best friends at home in a … Continue reading →

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