Outer Banks Harley Davidson Dealership
The Outer Banks is better known for gorgeous beaches than gorgeous motorcycles, but it seems these two objects of affection have a lot in common.
The same qualities that make the Outer Banks a great beach vacation also create a great opportunity for a bike trip. OBX is a great environment for a motorcycle road trip; beautiful natural scenery, long stretches of road that run along the beach, mild weather, and great local businesses that are very friendly to bikers. The Outer Banks’ biker-friendly environment is highlighted by the upcoming Outer Banks Bike Week in April.
Another highlight of the growing Outer Banks motorcycle culture is the great success of the local Harley Davidson dealership. Maurice Slaughter, who is the owner of four dealerships in Northeastern North Carolina and Southeast Virginia, has created some of the top Harley Davidson dealerships in the nation. His story is particularly unique due to the fact that he is the first African American Harley Davidson store owner in the history of the company. Through hard work and dedication, he has succeeded in building some of the most successful stores in the Harley Davidson world. Both his Portsmouth and Kitty Hawk Stores place in the top 10 in the nation for 2008. It is said that his Bayside megastore in Portsmouth is a must see for any motorcycle enthusiast. Slaughter attributes much of his success to his family upbringing and his education at Southern University in Louisiana.
The Outer Banks Bike Week is just around the corner, and great vacation rentals are still available.
Environmental Tours on the Outer Banks
In addition to world-class beaches, the Outer Banks offers an abundance of outdoor activities and gorgeous natural environments, including maritime forests and wild horses.
One popular tourist activity is to tour these natural environments to get a first-hand view of nature on OBX. These natural conservation areas are open to the public, but to get the full experience many tourists take advantage of guided tours. Some of the guided tours are taking on a futuristic appearance with off-road Segway tours! Back Country Outfitters offers Segway tours of historic Corolla Village and the Spanish Mustang Reserve.
Segways are two wheeled vehicles that allow the user to cover more ground that you could on foot. Segway Tours are growing in popularity in cities such as Paris, San Francisco, Chicago, New York. Taking a Segway tour is also an eco-friendly way to explore our beautiful coastland area. The vehicles run on electricity and produce no emissions. It only takes a few minutes to learn how to operate a Segway, and then you are free to explore!
Outer Banks: Town of Duck 2009 Events Schedule
Town of Duck Announces
2009 Events Schedule
Duck, NC – The Town of Duck’s 2009 Summer Events series is back and better than ever! This year’s schedule offers evening concerts; exercises classes on the Town Green; morning musical theater; children’s story time; a newly added author discussion series; and of course, the Town’s annual Fourth of July Parade! All of the events, except for the parade, will take place at the Duck Town Park, 1200 Duck Road.
The events are free. Please remember to bring a blanket or lawn chair for events being held on the Town Green. Beach umbrellas or tents are NOT permitted within the Town Park. All events will be held outside. In the case of inclement weather or site unavailability, an activity may be cancelled or rescheduled. Any changes will be posted at the Town Park or on our web site and/or on the Town’s events hotline. Additional events may also be added.
Please visit the Town’s web site at www.townofduck.com/eventscalendar.htm or call our events hotline at (252) 255-1286 for the most up-to-date Town events schedule.
2009 Events include:
Duck’s Annual Fourth of July Parade – Friday, July 3 at 9:00 a.m.
Duck’s Fourth of July Parade will be held on Friday, July 3 at 9:00 a.m., with an after-event following at the Duck Town Park featuring music by Ruth Wyand & Friends. PLEASE NOTE that the parade is being held on Friday, July 3 which is the designated legal holiday so as not to conflict with weekend summer traffic. The one-mile parade route is the same annually and begins at Scarborough Lane and continues down Ocean Way and then Christopher Drive. For registration information, contact the Town at (252) 255-1234 or at info@townofduck.com.
Town of Duck’s Summer Music Series
This popular evening concert series returns for its third season. For six weeks, local musical groups will take the stage at the Duck Town Park Gazebo. The concerts are from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. and are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from June 30 through August 6. The current schedule of performances is:
Tuesday, June 30– Aquarium (Rock)
Thursday, July 2– Watson and Calhoun (Acoustic Rock)
Tuesday, July 7– Kim Kalman (Acoustic Guitar/Vocals)
Thursday, July 9– Sandy Mountain Boys (Bluegrass)
Tuesday, July 14– Greg Shelton Trio (Acoustic Rock)
Thursday, July 16– Roots in the Sand (Bluegrass/Rock)
Tuesday, July 21– Laura Martier (Jazz)
Thursday, July 23– Scott Franson/Christine Young (Acoustic Rock)
Tuesday, July 28– Ruth Wyand (Folk/Blues/Country/Americana)
Thursday, July 30– The Wilder Brothers (Acoustic Classic Rock/Blues)
Tuesday, August 4– The Crowd (Rock/Pop)
Thursday, August 6– The Little Kings (Dance Rock-n-Roll)
Morning Exercise Classes
For 2009, three morning exercise classes are being offered. These classes will run from April to mid October.
Mondays – Basic Yoga/Deep Stretch will be held from April 6 through October 12. This class will be led by an instructor from Outer Banks Yoga and Pilates.
Tuesdays – Tai Chi will be held from April 7 through October 13 and will be led by Julia Daniel of Outer Banks Yoga and Pilates.
Thursdays – “Fit and Flexible,” a beginning Pilates class, will be held from April 2 through October 15 and will be taught by Patti Waller of Turning Point Fitness.
All classes begin at 7:30 a.m. and will be held on the Town Green. Please bring a yoga/Pilates mat or a towel and water if you plan to participate in the Basic Yoga or Pilates class.
Author Discussion Series
New for 2009, is an Author Discussion Series coordinated by the Town in conjunction with Duck’s Cottage Book Store. This six-week series will be held on Fridays from July 10 through August 14 at 10 a.m. at the Town Picnic Shelter and will feature regional and local authors who focus on Outer Banks topics including history, food, and culture. Following the discussion, attendees are invited back to Duck’s Cottage for author signings. The schedule of authors who will be featured at the weekly discussions will be announced soon.
Town of Duck Morning Theater and Music Series
The cast from The Lost Colony Musical Theater will be in Duck on Wednesdays from July 8 through August 12 presenting music and shows from its repertoire. All shows are at 10:00 a.m.
July 8 – Charlotte’s Web Preview Show
July 15 – Jesus Christ Superstar Preview Show
July 22 – Madrigal Chorus with Special Guests Queen Elizabeth I & Simon Fernando
July 29 – Charlotte’s Web Preview Show
August 5 – Oklahoma! Preview Show
August 12 – Reaching for the Stars Song and Dance Preview
Children’s Story Time
Bring the children for Story Time sponsored by Duck’s two book stores: Duck’s Cottage and Island Book Store. Story Time will be held in the Town’s Picnic Shelter at 10 a.m. on Thursdays beginning July 2 and continuing through Thursday, August 6. Story Time is geared to children between the ages of 3 and 7.
Duck’s Second Annual Jazz Festival
Duck’s Third Annual Jazz Festival, featuring saxophonist Kim Waters and his band, will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2009 from 11 a.m. to dusk on the Town Green. Plan to join us for this popular event!
Great Chance to Win a Harley & Support Our Troops
Win A Harley and Support Our Armed Service Members!
The USO of Hampton Roads is raffling tickets to win a 2008 FXDWG Harley Davidson 105th Anniversary Wide Glide.
All proceeds will go to the USO of Hampton Roads in support of our troops and their families!
Only 4,000 tickets will be offered at $10/each donation!
Drawing February 21, 2009 at the USO Benefit Dinner. You don’t need to be present to win!
Please contact DAVE LUNDAHL at 252-255-6440 or email for tickets.
Dave Lundahl
(252) 255-6440
Outer Banks Named in Top 10 Beaches by Southern Living
The January edition of Southern Living highlights what every Outer Banks enthusiast feels deeply; the Outer Banks is one of the top 10 beaches in the South, and one of the finest family beaches worldwide.
Southern Living polled its readers for their top beach choices, and OBX ranked as one of the 10 best.
Miles of open beach with soft sand, warm winds, a mild climate, and endless outdoor activities draw vacationers to the Outer Banks year after year.
Gorgeous vacation homes are available year round.
Snow on the Outer Banks!
Yesterday (1.20.09) brought a rare occurrence to the Outer Banks; snow!
A winter storm hung over OBX for most of the day, depositing a layer of snow about 1-2 inches thick.
The Outer Banks world slowed a bit as people took advantage of the winter wonderland.
Finding Zen in the Nags Head Woods
“If you can spend a perfectly useless afternoon in a perfectly useless manner, you have learned how to live.” Lin Yutang
It is difficult to consider any time spent in nature as “useless,” but from the point of view of a culture overrun with to-do lists and daily schedules, an afternoon spent hiking and relaxing in the woods may appear that way. Actually, a lot of activities found on the Outer Banks may seem “useless” from this perspective, but this is a world-class vacation destination after all, and we owe it to ourselves to slow down and enjoy as many “useless” days and “useless” experiences as possible.
With a little exploration off the beaten path, the Outer Banks offers endless opportunities to discover new experiences to help waste away the hours of the day. Nags Head Woods offers a great opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and even the hustle and bustle of the beach. A maritime forest seems to defy nature; the Outer Banks is only a few miles wide with water on both sides, yet a 1,400 acre maritime forest thrives in such an unlikely location.
Outer Banks Local Food Show
The Weeping Radish is teaming with several local OBX food producers to bring the first Outer Banks’ Local Food Expo. The Weeping Radish is inviting all local restaurant owners, food store owners, and chefs to come to the Weeping Radish in Jarvisburg on February 10th from 12 to 4 pm to take part in the first all-local food show.
Locals and visitors alike are curious about local OBX food producers, and the Expo is a great opportunity to get well acquainted with great chefs and restaurants from the Outer Banks.
The expo will include local coffee roasters , organic farmers, a Brewer, and Gunther Kuehle, a German Master butcher. In addition, Hannon Fry will have his locally renowned smoked fish available.
The entire family is welcome, and the ice rink will be open free of charge for Expo visitors. Free beer and food samples will be offered as well.
If interested please RSVP to sophie.bennewitz@gmail.com.
Experience OBX
A new summer festival is coming to the Outer Banks in the summer of 2009.
Experience OBX is a weekly Outer Banks festival that will bring locals, tourists, and businesses together for a wide variety of activities.
Admission to Experience OBX is free, and events will be held every Tuesday at the historic Roanoke Island Festival Park in Mantoe, NC from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The events will run from 10 am - 6 pm.
Experience OBX will offer educational seminars, shopping, entertainment, food, raffles, games to all Outer Banks enthusiasts…locals and tourists alike. It is a family friendly, fundraising festival designed to benefit the Outer Banks and its visitors.
G & W Events is currently extending an invitation to local non-profits to join the festival at no cost. For more information, please email contact@experienceobx.com.
Kitty Hawk Harley Davidson Fundraiser
Kitty Hawk Harley Davidson Planning “Hot” Fundraiser
Hot Pepper and Hot Sausage Rodeo
Saturday, January 31st
Set-up at 10:30, Tasting from Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Kitty Hawk Harley Davidson, Harbinger
Click here for a flyer with more details.
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