Monthly Archives: December 2008

Outer Banks Replacement Bridge Approved

  After much deliberation (planning started in 1990!), State and Federal officials have approved the replacement of the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge; a 2.7 mile structure that spans the Oregon Inlet and connects South Nags Head to Hatteras Island.    … Continue reading

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Outer Banks Jeep Tours

  Jeep Tours Are an Excellent Way to See the Outer Banks   The Outer Banks (OBX) is one of the most remote and naturally preserved coastal areas on the East Coast, if not the entire Continental US, and the … Continue reading

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Holiday Spirit on the Outer Banks

The Holiday Spirit is alive and well on the Outer Banks.   The Holidays are more than gifts wrapped under a tree; the genuine meaning behind our beloved winter holidays is a renewed appreciation for the truly important aspects of … Continue reading

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Outer Banks: Carova Beach Park

Carova Beach Park is open for all to enjoy.  Carova is the northern-most beach on the Outer Banks; it is also known as the “4-wheel drive area” because you need a 4-wheel drive vehicle to access the beach.  This is … Continue reading

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Outer Banks is a Premier Vacation Destination

  The Outer Banks was recently highlighted on Away.com.  Away.com is an online travel business within Orbitz that is the leading online provider of information and inspiration about active travel and the outdoor lifestyle.    The Outer Banks offers the … Continue reading

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“Lunch & Learn” on the Outer Banks

A free community workshop program, called “Lunch & Learn,” is starting this Friday at the Outer Banks Hospital in Nags Head.  Every other Friday, the workshop will have a new visiting specialist who participants can schedule a consultation with before … Continue reading

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Outer Banks, a Vacation Favorite of Jimmy Buffet

Outdoor enthusiast and singer/songwriter, Jimmy Buffet, spent some free time on the Outer Banks last month.    Buffet drove his “veggie burning beach cruiser,” dubbed the “Green Tomato” from New York to Florida, and on his way South he took … Continue reading

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Outer Banks 105th Anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ Flight

The 105th Anniversary of the Wright Brothers famous first flight will be held on Wednesday December 17th beginning at 8:30am at the Wright Brothers National Memorial.    During the ceremony the National Park Service will recognize the Wright Brothers for … Continue reading

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Outer Banks Winter Educational Series

Currituck Heritage Park is hosting their Winter Education Series held at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla.    What:  The Knapp Legacy in Currituck – Illustrated Program When:  Tuesday, December 16 at 10:00 am Where:  Outer Banks … Continue reading

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Christmas House on the Outer Banks

The infamous “Christmas House” has returned to the Outer Banks again this year. The Paulos family has gone all out with Christmas decorations again this holiday season, and they invite young and old to take in the spectacle.  Feel free … Continue reading

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