Monthly Archives: April 2009

Funds Secured for Outer Banks Lighthouse Restoration

  Funds have been secured for the restoration of the Bodie Island Lighthouse.    It is estimated that the project will cost a total of $3 million.  The project consists of repairing corrosion, repairing of a portion of the spiral … Continue reading

Posted in OBX Information, OBX News | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Progress Made Towards a New Outer Banks Bridge

State officials have signed a preliminary agreement with an international group of private enterprises to build a seven mile long toll bridge across the Currituck Sound connecting mainland Currituck to Corolla.   ACS Infrastructure Development and Dragados USA, are both … Continue reading

Posted in OBX Information, OBX News | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Outer Banks Aquarium Employee to Receive National Honor

N.C. Aquarium Dive Safety Officer Patrick Murphy To Receive U.S. Department of Interior Award By “Buster” Nunemaker, III  Roanoke Island, NC – Patrick Murphy, dive safety officer for the North Carolina Aquariums on Roanoke Island (NCARI) will receive a U.S. … Continue reading

Posted in OBX News | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

How Did the Outer Banks Get Its Name?

The Outer Banks of North Carolina has not always been known as such to visitors and locals alike.  How did this barrier island become known as the Outer Banks?   Until recent years, the area was referred to as Nags … Continue reading

Posted in OBX Information | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Benefits of Off-Season Travel to the Outer Banks

Summer on the Outer Banks is exceptional; warm temperatures, sunny Carolina skies, warm water, and a lot to see and do.  However, the truth is that the Outer Banks is exceptional at any time of year.  The mild climate is … Continue reading

Posted in OBX Information | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Wingo De Mayo – Celebration of Wine, Beer, Wings, & Music

Wingo de Mayo Festival Wine and Beer Jam & Great Wing Cook Off Sunday May 3rd, 2009  12-5pm   at Native Vine in Point Harbor   The Wingo de Mayo Festival will take place on Sunday, May 3rd, at Native Vine in … Continue reading

Posted in events, music, to do | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Unique Natural Wonders on the Outer Banks – Classic OBX Sunset

The Outer Banks is a very unique location; a remote group of barrier islands that run from the Virginia border down the North Carolina coast.   One of the benefits of  being a “barrier island” is water on both sides, … Continue reading

Posted in OBX Information, nature | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Successful Outer Banks Bike Week – Thanks Bikers!

Thanks to all of the bikers visiting the Outer Banks this past weekend.    The weather was gorgeous and all of the events were a great success.  The roar of the engines and the amazing sights were a great addition … Continue reading

Posted in Motorcycles, events | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Fun Fly Festival

Posted in to do | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Outer Banks Bike Week Arrives at Seaside Vacations

Seaside Vacations is the proud sponsor of Outer Banks Bike Week 2009 – Harley Owner’s Group.  OBX Bike Week officially kicked off yesterday, and along with great weather and great sights, the Outer Banks is welcoming great guests.    Here’s … Continue reading

Posted in Motorcycles, events | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment