National Park Week on the Outer Banks
This week marks the annual celebration of our National Parks (National Park Week), and the Outer Banks has a variety of National Parks getting in on the celebration.
Several programs are scheduled throughout the week; Monday thru Sunday.
Programs will consist of a daily presentation of the Lost Colony play at noon at the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site on Roanoke Island, the first full week of public climbing at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in Buxton and daily programs at the Wright Brothers National Memorial at Kill Devil Hills. There will also be junior rangers programs for the kids.
Outer Banks Named One of the Top 10 Places to “Live Like a Pirate”
Away.com recently created a top ten list of places to live like a pirate, and the Outer Banks landed at # 2.
Ocracoke Island receives attention from pirate lovers everywhere. The quaint island located on the southern end of the OBX was the home of Blackbeard the Pirate, and much lore still surrounds the island.
Ocracoke offers a variety of pirate related activities and history. Two must-sees for any pirate enthusiast are the Blackbeard museum and Tech’s Hole, now a great fishing spot, but in 1718 it was the site of the Battle of Ocracoke that cost Blackbeard his life.
Great Spring Weather & Fun Surf on the Outer Banks
Saturday ushered in a great combination of gorgeous spring weather and fun surf on the Outer Banks.
Sunny skies with temps in the low 70’s, a light wind out of the west, and some residual swell left from a few days of turbulent seas created a picture (and video) perfect day to enjoy OBX beaches and waves.
Here are a couple professional shots of the action.
Spring is a great time to visit the Outer Banks with warm spring weather welcoming the gradual shift to summer, and empty beaches that will soon be overflowing with beachgoers.
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