Monthly Archives: February 2009

Memories with Friends & Family are Priceless…Experience the Seaside Vacations Difference.

Rates From $30/ Per Night / Per Person* Rent a vacation home at the beach with fully-equipped kitchen and pool for just $30/ per night / per person. *Rate based on full occupancy per room. Subject to availability. Discounts On … Continue reading

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Outer Banks Harley Owners Group Brings Joy to a Veteran Motorcycle Enthusiast

The Outer Banks Harley Owners Group (HOG) recently took a group ride to visit an 86 year old former member of the group.  Jesse Jasielum, an eight year member of the Outer Banks HOG, was an avid motorcycle rider until … Continue reading

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Outer Banks on T.V.

“Cruising Carolina: The Sounds” to premiere March 1 on UNCTV   The newest program in the acclaimed EMMY nominated series cruises on to UNCTV at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1.        Cruising Carolina: The Sounds is the fourth program in the … Continue reading

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Local Outer Banks Surfer

  Rob Brown, a local surfer from the Hatteras area, is gaining a lot of notoriety for his surfing prowess.  Rob was recently interviewed by ESPN Surfing.    One of his sponsors, Zoo York, has rented a house for Brown … Continue reading

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Positive Signs for Outer Banks Tourism

Outer Banks tourism officials are beginning to notice positive signs for vacation rentals on the Outer Banks this summer.   Carolyn McCormick, managing director if the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau says that in the past couple of years, bookings have … Continue reading

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Outer Banks National Parks Hope for a Piece of the Federal Stimulus Funds

The National Parks on the Outer Banks are making an attempt to receive stimulus funding to help with the costs of operations and renovations.    The 66 parks in the National Park Service’s Southeast region could get anywhere from $50 … Continue reading

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Outer Banks Surf Legend

  The Outer Banks has a long history of great surf and great surfers.  Two of today’s professional surfers, Noah Snyder and Jessie Hines, refined their techniques as OBX groms.  But a surf culture is more than just the guys … Continue reading

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Blues Fest on the Outer Banks

Freedmen’s Colony Blues Jam on the Outer Banks   The Freedman’s Colony Blues Jam will take place at Roanoke Festival Park on Friday, Feb 20 at 8pm.   This year’s featured artist will include Hubert Sumlin, Bob Margolin, and Matt … Continue reading

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World-Class Surfing on the Outer Banks

  “When it comes to surfing, the Outer Banks stands as North Carolina’s most valuable commodity.”  Surfline.com, one of the foremost online resources for surfers, does a fantastic job of highlighting the Outer Banks as a gorgeous beach environment and … Continue reading

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Outer Banks: 1st Annual Jockey’s Ridge Oyster Roast & Recycling

Jockey’s Ridge is the tallest natural sand dune system in the Eastern United States. Located in Nags Head, it is one of the most significant landmarks on the Outer Banks, North Carolina. Always changing, always beautiful 1st Annual George Barnes … Continue reading

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