Cross-country Bike Ride to Benefit Outer Banks Wildlife
Paul Rudershausen will leave Coos Bay, Oregon on August 1st for a bike ride that will benefit the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter.
The ride will span about five weeks and will end in Atlantic Beach. You can follow his progress at www.pedal4wildlife.org. Donations can be made online. Sponsorships are also available.
“A trip, in my mind, is like a vacation. A journey is like a spiritual awakening, if you will, because it has emotional and physical challenges,” Rudershausen said. His solo travels will take him through a dozen states covering an estimated 3200 miles and benefit countless orphaned and injured wildlife.
It’s a personal journey with a Community cause.
Outer Banks Rated as One of the Top US Beaches
The Outer Banks of North Carolina is becoming a favorite of travelers everywhere!
- Coquina Beach in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, near Nags Head, NC is listed by Fodor’s as one of 7 Best Family Beaches in the East.
- Forbes Traveler has named Nags Head, NC as one of America’s Favorite Beach Towns.
- The Town of Kill Devil Hills, NC is ranked by Surfer Magazine as #6 of its Ten Best Surf Towns.
- The Travel Channel lists Duck, NC as one of its Best Beaches.
- National beach expert Dr. Stephen Leatherman a.k.a. “Dr. Beach” has ranked Cape Hatteras as one of his 2009 Ten Best Beaches in America
The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that they have added a new feature to their website www.outerbanks.org. The new feature will be called the Great Summer Offer page. This page will allow local business to offer visitors specials via internet to make their Outer Banks vacation more affordable.
Vacation Rentals are still available, visit www.OuterBanksVacations.com or call 800-395-2525.
Reporters Forced to Hide to Glimpse Wright Brothers’ Flight on the Outer Banks
In 1903, the Wright Brothers took off on what would be the world’s first airborne flight on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
By 1908, the brothers had been mastering flight for quite some time, most of which was done in complete privacy. Little did they know that they were being watched on some of their flights. Five big city reporters hid in a nearby patch of woods to watch. In fact it was these reporters that helped make the Wright’s historical moment so well known.
The Wrights had worked previously is complete privacy, so everyone had their speculations on whether or not the brothers actually took to the sky in flight. These reporters helped remove all doubt from the people of the world that the Wright Brothers actually did take flight. Larry Tise, a history professor at East Carolina University, has an upcoming book on the subject and states, “In all the swoop of a single day, the world stopped speculating about the possibilities of flight and watched in awe as it was demonstrated to anyone who could read.” This is a truly amazing story, the day in 1908 truly changed human life for the better.
The Wright Brothers monument is opened year round, feel free to visit anytime to learn more about this amazing feat in aviation.
The Outer Banks Welcomes Progress
In a recent entry to the Kennebec Journal, a columnist compared the differences between the Outer Banks of North Carolina and other vacation destinations on the east coast, particularly Maine.
In article, the author points out the fact that a lot of towns in New England seem to be stuck in the past while the Outer Banks surges forward in growth. He highlights the fact that many years ago, there was nowhere for people to shop for everyday household items, now there is K-Mart, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and multiple Harris Teeter and Food Lions.
The main difference that the author noticed is the fact that people embrace growth on the Outer Banks with open arms, while towns in New England tend to be a bit more close-minded or pessimistic about growth.
OBX has been named as one of the most family friendly beaches in the US. Locals are always looking to meet someone new on the Outer Banks and there has never been a better time to visit us than this year! We look forward to welcoming you with open arms.
Great Accolades for the Outer Banks
Outer Banks Best Beaches and Bargains 2009
Top Travel Lists And Great Offers Make NC Barrier Islands Smart Choice
The Outer Banks of North Carolina is fast becoming the preferred choice for families looking for value-added vacations closer to home with all the fun in the sun this summer. Here is some of what the world is saying about our barrier islands: Coquina Beach in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, near Nags Head, NC is listed by Fodor’s as one of the 7 Best Family Beaches in the East, and Forbes Traveler has named Nags Head, NC as one of America’s Favorite Beach Towns. The town of Kill Devil Hills, NC is ranked by Surfer magazine as #6 of its Ten Best Surf Towns in America. The Travel Channel lists Duck, NC as one of its Best Beaches. And national beach expert Dr. Stephen Leatherman a.k.a. “Dr. Beach” has ranked Cape Hatteras as one of his 2009 Ten Best Beaches in America. With accolades like these this summer, coupled with the value-added travel incentives and specials put forth by our local businesses to grab your attention, the Outer Banks is the smart choice for your summer getaway.
The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is excited to announce Great Summer Offers feature on the homepage of the official website outerbanks.org. Here local restaurants, retail businesses and accommodations providers like hotels, bed and breakfasts and cottage rental companies post specials designed to make your Outer Banks trip more enjoyable, and most importantly, more affordable this summer. But we’re not just tooting our own horn. Trusted journalists and travel review outlets are celebrating the Outer Banks of North Carolina for its diversity and broad appeal to families, couples and seekers of outdoor recreation and adventure.
And it’s absolutely gorgeous. In just a few hours drive, you can reach 130 miles of seemingly endless island beaches that will make you forget that you’re still in America’s backyard. Along with some of the largest remaining tracts of undeveloped coastline left in the country, that’s the beauty. We’re just a few hours away, but you’ll feel a million miles from the cares of home. You’ll also never have to worry about finding a place to park, or having quarters handy. Parking is free, and there’s enough for everyone. Our beaches are free to access, and with three islands, you can be as secluded or as sociable as you like.
Outerbanks.org is your first stop to planning that perfect beach vacation that won’t break the bank. You can find all of our accommodations, restaurants, outdoor activities and historic attractions here, as well as our brand new for 2009 Great Summer Offers including great retail savings. Call 877-629-4386 for a free travel guide, or go online to download our paper-free eGuide with links to all there is to see and experience on the Outer Banks.
Outer Banks Fishing Report
OUTER BANKS FISHING REPORT – JUNE 25, 2009
Bluewater trolling continues to produce typical summer numbers of yellowfin tuna, dolphin, wahoo, king mackerel and billfish.
Amberjack have shown around many navigational structures.
Bottom-bouncers are finding good numbers of tilefish, grouper, snapper and triggerfish.
Inshore, cobia, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel and bluefish are cooperating.
Croaker, flounder, trout, bluefish and puppy drum can be found in the sounds. And those in the know probably will find a few tarpon in their usual – albeit highly secretive – haunts.
Magic on the Outer Banks
Add a Little Magic to Your Outer Banks Visit
Clive Allen and Tracy invite you to experience OBXtreme Magic and Mad Jack Comedy now showing at various locations.
Clive Allen and Tracy can be seen throughout the Outer Banks this summer. Magic and comedy shows will be performed at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk, the Outer Banks Music Showcase in Kitty Hawk, at Kellys Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern in Nags Head, and at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo. Summer magic camps will also be available at the Whalehead Club of Corolla.
OBXtreme Magic, the family friendly version of the couple’s magic and comedy show can be seen most Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk, and with special guest appearances at the Outer Banks Music Showcase in Kitty Hawk, and Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo.
Watch in amazement as Clive makes an audience member float, see things disappear, watch Tracy escape from a straightjacket, and learn a few tricks to show your family and friends. Tickets for the family show are Tickets for the family show are $20 (adults), $19 (seniors), $7 (children). A complete show schedule of the OBXtreme Magic shows can be found at www.obxtrememagic.com
After dark on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, the couple takes the show to a new level. While still rated R, the Mad Jack show features hilarious comedy, amazing magic and bizarre and edgy side-show stunts you will never forget. This show contains adult language and subject matter and is not for the easily offended. $20 per person for those 18 years of age and older. Shows are performed at Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern in Nags Head on Tuesdays and at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk on Wednesdays.
And children shouldn’t go home without a magic trick to show their friends. Ages 5 and up can experience the wonder and learn the secrets of magic with the star of OBXtreme Magic, world-renowned magician Clive Allen Tuesdays throughout the summer! Only $15 per participant includes everything you need to amaze your friends! Please call the Whalehead Club at (252) 453-9040 for more information and to register.
“Goal of our shows is to engage, entertain, and amaze our audience,” said Illusionist and Comedian Clive Housely. “We use audience members for acts in the show so that they can have pictures and experiences to tell their friends and family back home.”
Clive Allen & Tracy have entertained audiences around the world and have been seen on both U.S. and international television. They have appeared at The Emmy Awards, Ceasar’s Resorts International, Resorts USA, and were selected as one of the top ten magicians from the U.S. and Canada to perform at Magicfest 2000 in Singapore, the largest magic production in that country! Clive Allen and Tracy are originally from Red Hill, Pennsylvania but have just relocated to the Outer Banks this year.
For a listing of current shows and a sample video of show material, visit www.obxtrememagic.com or call (252) 489-9219. Tickets are available on-line or at the door prior to showtime.
Outer Banks Wine Tastings
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Start planning now for our second-ever tasting of “Mollydooker” wines from Australia. We expect our only shipment in August. Upon arrival we’ll have one blowout tasting. If you would like to get some this time around, keep an eye out for the tasting announcement. These wines are rich, extracted versions of cab and shiraz…..huge crowd pleasers. New Deals Worth Mentioning: Beringer Knights Valley Cab…Reg. $26.99, Now $19.99 We hope to see you all soon! Kenny and Staff
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