Educational Programs at the Outer Banks’ Elizabethan Gardens
Educational Programs to be held at Elizabethan Gardens
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Anne White is presenting two classes beginning next week at the Elizabethan Gardens. Known for her informative and engaging teaching style, Mrs. White has enlightened volunteers and delighted visitors to The Gardens for more than a decade with her tours and educational programs. Persons interested in attending the sessions listed below may register by calling 252-473-3234.
March 31 9am-12 noon Historical Perspectives from The Elizabethan Era Spring Programs designed to reveal a new way of looking at this beautiful public garden, a significant destination and a haven for locals and visitors alike. Each class is included with general admission fee or free for Friends of the Elizabethan Gardens – a way to enhance your visits while using your annual pass. Second Program is April 7th. Program Topics: A Garden Shaped by History; Tough Times on Roanoke Island, Myth and Art in a Garden Setting; Renaissance Design Revealed. Herbs for Your Health. There are so many wonderful stories to tell – you don’t want to miss this event! The Shakespeare herb garden connects us to beneficial ideas from the past. 9am-12pm Dress for the weather outside as narrated tour on topic of the day is part of the program. Reserve our motorized chair for touring Garden if needed when you call to register. |
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April 07 |
Much to See and Do on the Outer Banks
A recent article in The Ledger Independent, a local Kentucky newspaper, does a great job of highlighting many of the great attractions the OBX has to offer.
The article highlights…
· The abundance of great local food
· Gorgeous sunrises and sunsets (over the ocean in the a.m. and the Sound in the p.m.)
· Unique collection of lighthouses
· Significant historic relevance
· Wide variety of outdoor activities
· Some Outer Banks facts
It is a good read for all OBX enthusiasts, and a great reminder of all there is to see and do on the Outer Banks. For a more extensive list, please view the Seaside Vacations Top 100 Things To Do on Vacation.
Spring Surf on the Outer Banks
An offshore weather system pushed swell towards the Outer Banks late last week and into the weekend.
Thursday and Friday were a bit messy with a lot of water moving around but not many clean lines. Saturday, however, was the right combination of ingredients. The water is still chilly, but the air temp was in the upper 60’s on Saturday, the wind and waves cooperated for some classic OBX waves, and favorite Outer Banks surf spots had their share of wetsuit clad surfers…some even hoodless. The waves were pushing double-overhead in some spots.
Here’s a local photographer that was able to get some great black and white shots of the action.
Bike Safety on the Outer Banks
The weather is warming up and the streets of the OBX are starting to fill up with spring visitors and bicycle enthusiasts. Exercising or taking a relaxing ride along the bike paths and streets of the Outer Banks is a great way to spend the day, but cycling safety should always be on the forefront of your mind.
Every year police report over 900 bicycle accidents in the state of North Carolina. Out of these 900 accidents, 60 cause serious injury, and 20 are fatal. Cycling brings significant enjoyments, but it also carries risk. Cars and bikes need to share the road, and operators need to remain alert and act defensively. As pointed out on InjuryBoard.com “Most accidents are attributable to riders and drivers not paying attention to the rules of the road. Of all the cycling errors the most common include passing stopped vehicles at stop signs and traffic lights, riding through red lights or stop signs, and not using hand signals. To further heighten the element of danger car drivers often refuse to make way for cyclists and fail to heed bikers before turning.”
Safety Rules to keep in mind:
· Always wear a helmet: Studies have shown that wearing a bicycle helmet can significantly reduce the risk of serious injury. Only 25% of North Carolina cyclists wear helmets, but there is no doubt that they can save your life. The North Carolina Department of Transportation estimates that bicycle helmets reduce the risk of head injury by as much as 85 percent and the risk of traumatic brain injury by as much as 88 percent.
· Follow the rules of the road: Stop and yield where appropriate. Use hand signals.
· Ride defensively: Don’t expect cars to stop or yield.
· MP3 players limit your ability to hear on-coming traffic.
Things To Do on the Outer Banks
The Salem Street Gazette recently posted a great article highlighting some of the great attractions on the Outer Banks. The eight attractions listed below are a great start, but there is so much more to see and do on the Outer Banks. Here’s a more extensive list with the Seaside Vacations Top 100 things to do.
THE WHALEHEAD CLUB: Tour the stately 21,000 square foot private retreat. Admire the elegant Art Nouveau details. Learn about the owners and all that it took to run such a home.
VISIT THE LIGHTHOUSES: There are several to choose from. In season you can climb to the top of the Cape Hatteras and the Currituck Beach Lighthouses. You can also visit the lighthouses at Ocracoke and Bodie Island Lighthouses.
JOCKEY’S RIDGE STATE PARK: Hike up the largest active dune system on the East Coast. Experience the beautiful views of the ocean and surrounding area from atop of the dunes. Arguably the best sunset on the beach.
WRIGHT BROTHERS NATIONAL MEMORIAL: See the replica of the famous “Wright Flyer’ that started aviation history. Climb the hill and view the memorial as a tribute to Orville and Wilbur Wright.
CHICAMACOMICO LIFESAVING STATION: Learn the history of the Lifesaving Service in North Carolina. Watch demonstration with a breeches buoy and Lyle gun. This site is the most complete U. S. Lifesaving Service Station in the United States.
THE LOST COLONY: See a live performance with music and drama of this great historical event. Learn the tragic story of the ill-fated colonist of 1587. The Lost Colony is the oldest running outdoor drama in America.
ELIZABETHAN GARDENS: This is a must see in the Spring. All the beautiful blooming flowers and shrubs. The statuary throughout the garden is stunning.
OCRACOKE ISLAND: Take a ferry ride to the beautiful and unique island. It houses the second oldest lighthouse in the United States, built in 1823. The British cemetery holds the remains of four British sailors from the HMS Bedfordshire.
Don’t forget your camera.
Outer Banks and Brad Paisley’s “Waitin’ on a Woman” Video Nominated for Video of the Year
Brad Paisley’s “Waitin’ on a Woman” music video has received nomination for the music video of the year award at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music® Awards, scheduled to air live on April 5th on CBS at 8 pm.
This is a cause for celebration for all OBX lovers because the video was filmed right here on the Outer Banks! The video contains scenery from Nags Head and Cape Hatteras and features Manteo, NC resident Andy Griffith. It is an honor to have such a popular music video filmed on the Outer Banks, and the video does a great job of highlighting the amazing natural environment the Outer Banks has to offer all visitors.
Jim Shea, Producer/Director reflects, “My filming experience on the Outer Banks was magical. It was the perfect location to make my project with Brad Paisley and Andy Griffith come alive. Carolyn E. McCormick and everyone at the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau were invaluable to the creation of the project and making it the award winning success that it has become. Creating beautiful images with such wonderful people in a place that is as incredible as the Outer Banks was a great pleasure and an award in and of itself. I look forward to going back and filming more projects in the future on the enchanted islands of the Outer Banks.”
Free Exercise Classes on the Outer Banks – Duck
Morning Exercise Classes Set to Begin in April
The Town of Duck’s morning exercise classes will begin on Thursday, April 2, 2009.
Classes include:
· Mondays – Yoga;
· Tuesdays – Tai Chi;
· Thursdays – Pilates.
The free classes start at 7:30 a.m. and are being held on the Town Green. No registration is required.
Please bring a mat or towel if you are participating in the yoga or Pilates classes.
In the case of inclement weather, classes may be cancelled.
Proud Sponsor of Outer Banks Bike Week 2009- Harley Owners Group
The 7th Annual Outer Banks Bike Week is drawing near. April 23 – 26, 2009
The OBX Bike Week is the largest motorcycle event in North Carolina, and this year promises to be bigger than ever.
Seaside Vacations is the proud sponsor of the local Harley Owners Group (HOG) who is teaming with the Kitty Hawk Harley Davidson Dealership to help promote the 2009 Bike Week.
Seaside Vacations has donated a complimentary stay at Saltaire in Kitty Hawk for a HOG raffle during Bike Week.
Great vacation rental homes still available starting as low as $30 per night / per person.
Help Save Outer Banks Surfing
Outer Banks surfing continues to garner national attention.
OBX surf is unique in many ways; perfect location to make the most of a variety of conditions (wind and swell directions), short continental shelf compared to the rest of the East Coast, hurricane seasons, and wide open beaches to name a few. Armature and professional surfers (Noah Snyder, Jessie Hines, Kelly Slater, Hobgood Brothers, etc.) view the Outer Banks as a world-class surf destination that is a must see for all lovers of wave sliding.
Unfortunately, some of these wide open beach breaks are being threatened, and the surfing culture is coming together to make their voice heard. Due to the potential beach closures in the Hatteras area to protect wildlife, some of the best OBX breaks could be shut off to vehicles and pedestrians alike. With the help of local and national mediums, awareness of the Hatteras beach closure issue and the impending threat to great beach breaks is being raised to a new level.
· Local OBX surfer and activist
Make your voice heard. Simply reply to SaveCapeHatteras@realwatersports.com with your name and hometown to be included in a petition to save surf on the Outer Banks
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