Monthly Archives: May 2009

Outer Banks Named to Travel Channel’s Top 10 “Best Family Beaches”

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Seaside Vacations

The Travel Channel recently compiled a list of The Best Family Beaches in America. Duck, located on the northern part of the Outer Banks, landed at # 8.  The review highlights the quaint village setting and great family atmosphere that … Continue reading →

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Outer Banks National Parks Get Much Needed Funding

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Seaside Vacations

The National Park group now has $4.1 million to tend to long-neglected maintenance in the parks and to historical structures. A substantial amount of this money is available to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and … Continue reading →

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WWII on the Outer Banks

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Seaside Vacations

Author, researcher, filmmaker and history detective Kevin Duffus spoke on Tuesday at Piedmont Crossing about the role the state of North Carolina played in the second World War.  The lecture was titled “War Zone.”  During the War, the Outer Banks was … Continue reading →

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“Sandbreaking” for New Outer Banks Pier

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Seaside Vacations

  North Carolina state Governor Bev Purdue said that she was astonished to see that a bill had arrived to her desk which asked for authorization of construction of the North Carolina Aquarium Pier in Nags Head.  “I almost got … Continue reading →

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Sea Turtles on the Outer Banks

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Seaside Vacations

  The American Tortoise Rescue is a organization that was founded in 1990 in Malibu California.  This group founded National Turtle Day in 2000.  On this holiday the group wanted to call attention to some of the issues that threaten … Continue reading →

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Wine & Jazz Fest on the Outer Banks

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Seaside Vacations
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“First Friday” on the Outer Banks

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Seaside Vacations
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Life Saving Stations of the Outer Banks

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Seaside Vacations

A new search aid is now available on the Outer Banks History Center’s “finding aids” page.  This new section is titled Lifesaving Stations of the Outer Banks Collection, 1874-1988.  This Collection was put together by Steven Harrison, who is an … Continue reading →

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Dogs on the Outer Banks

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Seaside Vacations

Dogs are a part of the family, and the four-legged family members love vacation too.  The Outer Banks is very dog-friendly, but it’s worth it to plan ahead. If you plan to bring your dog to the Outer Banks this … Continue reading →

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Once Again, the Outer Banks Makes Dr. Beach’s Top 10 Beach List

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Seaside Vacations

  DrBeach.org has recently released a top ten beaches to visit list, and once again the Outer Banks is represented on the list (Ocracoke was voted #1 beach in 2007).  Hatteras Island has received the honor of being included on … Continue reading →

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