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Outer Banks Link Love: 8.31.12 – Adios August. Hello September.

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Well, that was quick! August is behind us, Labor Day weekend has arrived, and we are turning the corner from summer to fall.

My guess is the kids heading back to school may be a bit dismayed by this change of pace, but I’m pretty darn excited! Fall on the OBX is amazing – warm weather, warm water, cool nights, empty beaches, empty restaurants, and a whole lot to do. By the way, great prices on OBX vacation rental homes too…50+% off the summer prices! Best time of year if you ask me. :)

So, let’s get out there and enjoy it. But before we do, let’s take a quick spin through this week’s OBX Link Love…all the great OBX links I couldn’t get to the blog this week. 

OBX Hidden Treasure – Jockey’s Ridge Nature Trail
The Virginia Pilot offers a great overview of the Soundside nature trail at Jockey’s Ridge with some fantastic pictures. This is definitely an OBX hidden treasure.

Destination Weddings on the Outer Banks
Another great article from the Virginia Pilot. This one discusses the OBX wedding industry, and how the OBX has become a great option for destination weddings.

Corolla School Opens!
50 years later, Corolla schools is back is session.

OBX Golf
Great review for the Outer Banks golf scene.

OBX Vacation Video
I love a good OBX vacation video. These travelers hit all the OBX highlights!

Noah Snyder’s OBX Surf Camp
Noah Snyder is a local Outer Banks surf pro. You can find all sorts of great videos and info about Noah online. He can tear up the OBX surf. And he’s passing this surf knowledge on to the youth. Here’s a recap video of Noah’s surf camp.

 

Amazing OBX Sea Turtle Hatching Video
This is soooo cool! Loggerhead sea turtles hatching in Carova last week. Awesome.

Time Capsule: All the groovy posts from last year at this time…

 

 

The Avett Brothers Love the Outer Banks!

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I subscribe to a very cool email newsletter called Bearings that comes out every couple weeks. They dub themselves “A Southern Lifestyle Guide for Men.” But I bet the ladies would dig it too.

Their content varies – art, food, style, sport, music – and it’s always on point with a great southern flare. I highly recommend the newsletter…and it’s free. :)

I received the Bearings email this morning, and I was excited to see an interview with The Avett Brothers – a great Norther Carolina bluegrass/rock band that I highlighted in our OBX Tunes blog series a few weeks ago. The Avett Brothers channel is my go-to on Pandora.

The Avett Brothers have a new CD coming out in September, and Bearings was chatting with them about the CD and recording in Asheville, NC. It’s a great interview. And then I hit the 2nd to last question asking what makes NC so unique, and I was super jazzed to see the answer…

“The eastern part of the state and the coast is even more subtle and has a whole different story. I just came back from the Outer Banks, and when you see the dunes and the grass blowing in the wind – it has this inviting, warm feeling. I’m too in love with North Carolina. I hold it so dear to my heart – its mystery pulls on me and keeps me here.”

The Avett Brothers love the Outer Banks! And they were just here for vacation. Awesome.

You can find the full interview if you signup with Bearings…go for it, it’s rad. :)

Here’s a live version of their new single, “Live and Die”…

Outer Banks Link Love: 8.3.12 – Wild Weather!

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The OBX has experienced some wild weather this week. Some gorgeous beach weather with mild temps, warm water, and a clam ocean mixed with some raging thunder storms and even waterspouts!

It’s been quite a roller coaster, but the weekend is upon us, and it looks like a beach-tastic weekend at that! I’m geared up to get my toes in the sand and do some body surfing with the kiddos. :)

But before we duck out for the weekend, let’s recap all of the awesome OBX links from the week…

OBX Waterspouts…Oh My!
As I mentioned, the weather has been pretty crazy this week, and the highlight of the craziness was definitely a string of water spouts that popped up on Monday. Here are a few links for some info and added pictures, and checkout this beauty below…looks like the Wizard of Oz!…at the beach. :)

2012 Outer Banks Waterspout

2012 Outer Banks Waterspout

Guy Fieri Hits Ortega’z
As we’ve mentioned, Guy Fieri and “Diners, Drive-in’s & Dives” landed on the Outer Banks a week or so ago. Here’s a great story from the Outer Banks Sentinel about Guy’s stop at Ortega’z in Manteo.

Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament Coming Soon
The Outer Banks is well known for it’s big game fishing, and it doesn’t get much bigger than the Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tourney. This is the 29th year, and the fun runs from Monday August 13th – Friday August 17th. Here’s a write-up on Yahoo Sports.

Currituck Beach Lighthouse History Lesson
Any idea how, when, or why the Currituck Beach Lighthouse came into existence? Me neither. Until I read this fascinating article in the Virginia Pilot. A stormy night 160 years ago led to the beautiful lighthouse we know today. Great story.

Let’s Protect the OBX Wild Horses!
The Outer Banks Voice reported that a bill to help protect the future of the Outer Banks wild horses was introduced into the US Senate this week.

Nags Head Introduces a Beach Ambassador
Talk about a great job, right?! Nags Head recently introduced a new “Beach Ambassador” that will roam the NH beaches welcoming guests and making sure people understand the rule and regulations.

Avalon Pier Timelapse
Let’s wrap-up with link love fest with a nice calm look at an early morning at the Avalon Pier. Here’s a cool timelapse video of the pier around sunrise.

Time Capsule: Some groovy posts from this time last year…

 

 

Outer Banks Link Love: 6.8.12 – Happy Last Day of School!

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Last day of school for kiddos on the OBX! Is it the last day of school in your area too?

Last day of school means only thing – summer is on full force! Awesome.

It’s Friday, so let’s share some OBX Link Love.

A Bit Scary?…just a smidge.
I like to start with the bad news, so here are a couple links for some scariness on the OBX this week. However, in the end, all is well.

  • Kayak capsizes and two men make a 2.5 hour swim back to shore. Wear those life-jackets!
  • Shark bite on Hatteras. Ugh. No one likes to hear this. But we all need to remember we’re swimming with wildlife every time we hit the water. We’re bound to bump into each other from time to time. And that seems to be what happened here. Toes mistaken for a tasty fish. Ouch! But all is good in the end.

Holy Cow!
Diane Van Deren set a record Friday for the fastest run of North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail, completing the 1,000-mile route in 22 days, 5 hours and 3 minutes. Dang! That’s some amazing running. Can’t ask for a better place to finish. :) Take a dip in the ocean Diane…you deserve it.

OBX History
Here’s a great article in the Columbus Dispatch discussing some OBX history. The Outer Banks never ceases to amaze me.

The OBX Inspires
A former Broadway singer was inspired by her Outer Banks vacation and came away with some special gifts – songs for her debut CD…and a baby boy. :)

Pier Fishing Tips
Here’s a great blog post from our friends at the Outer Banks Fishing Club that discusses pier fishing – tips, tackle, bait & locations. Tight lines!

What Lifeguards Want You to Know
Summer is awesome, but don’t forget; safety first. Be careful out there. Let’s avoid those accidents. Here’s a great post from Outer Banks This Week about tips that OBX lifeguards want you to know. Well worth the read.

OBX Spring Surf
Here’s a great video of some OBX spring surf. By the way, the water temp is up to 70! Pray for waves.

Time Capsule: Some rad posts from last year at this time…

 

Outer Banks Link Love: 6.1.12 – Happy June!

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Time to spread some Outer Banks Link Love. All the best OBX links from this week that I couldn’t get into a blog post. All in one convenient location for your viewing pleasure. :)

Outer Banks BLUEMiND2 Hits the Huffington Post
Let’s start with one that is near and dear to my heart. I’ve been rambling about the amazing OBX Blue Mind event for months, so I’ll let you check www.MindandOcean.org for more details, but I want to point out that the Outer Banks – and BLUEMiND2 – hit the national stage on the Huffington Post yesterday. Super awesome!

Soap Opera Star Shares Love for NC & the OBX
And on the opposite end of the spectrum, a link that doesn’t interest me much, but I suspect some of the ladies in the audience will enjoy. Victor Newman from the “Young and the Restless” shares is love for North Carolina and the Outer Banks.

Vacation Deficit Disorder?
Check this out. Do we all have a vacation deficit disorder? According to this article we do. And I know the perfect cure. Hope in the car and head to the OBX for an Outer Banks vacation. Problem solved. :)

OBX April 2012 Surf Highlights
Here’s an awesome video of Outer Banks surf highlights for April 2012. It saddens me to say this, but I missed every bit of this surf. Ugh. I guess the kiddos will do that to a Dad’s surf excursions. I’ll be in the water soon though…that’s just a promise to myself. :)

Adventures on the Outer Banks
Here are some great adventure tips from the Charlotte Observer for the Corolla area.

Fun OBX Events
Here are a couple upcoming events that are fun for the whole fam.

Time Capsule: Here’s some awesomeness from last year at this time…

Outer Banks Link Love: 5.25.12 – The Unofficial Start to Summer is Here!

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It’s Friday, so we need some OBX Link Love. But more than just Friday, this is a big day. This is the first day of an extended weekend to celebrate the unofficial start of summer. So, in addition to sharing all the fab OBX links from this week, we want to share a big, giant HAPPY START TO SUMMER!

Now on to the links…

2012 Outer Banks Bike Week a Success
The annual running of the bikes took place on the OBX a few weeks ago. Bike Week is always a good time, and it’s great see the very cool bikes growling down the Beach Road. And according to the Outer Banks Voice, the annual OBX Bike Week event was a rousing success – 40K bikers hit the beach! Wow.

VA Travel Signs Show OBX Beach Traffic Options
Just in time for the summer traffic, Virginia has just implemented some new road signs that will help OBX vacationers know travel times and options as they head to the beach.

Sanderling Resort Sold!
The Sanderling Resort in Duck has been sold to a company out of Connecticut for $13.7 million.

OBX = #1 Family Beach Vacation
I’m probably preaching to the choir with this, but US News selected the Outer Banks as their #1 choice for family beach vacations in the USA. Nice work OBX!

And to wrap us this OBX link fest, I have some great videos to share…

Tuna Catch
This is a pretty cool video of an OBX tuna catch. Quite a fight and quite a fish!

OBX Vacation Fun – “Call Me Maybe”
This video is sure to get you fired up for your Outer Banks vacation. This is a great video of some awesome OBX fun!

Time Capsule: Popular posts from last year at this time…

Outer Banks Link Love: 5.11.12 – Happy Mother’s Day…Love Ya Mom!

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I have a few gems to share, but it is a relatively slow week for OBX link love. But that’s alright, it gives me a chance to offer some love to all the mom’s out there and pass on a few nuggets from the blog. Hold on tight; let’s get rolling.

Mom’s, we love you!
Considering that Mother’s Day is Sunday, Mom’s deserve the lead off spot. So, happy Mom’s Day to all you OBX mama’s out there. Mom, love you to pieces, and wifey/mom to the kiddos, love you the same.

Congrats Outer Banks Brewing Station
The Outer Banks Brewing Station is one of our favorite partners. Not only do they have a great atmosphere, great food, and amazing beer, but they are also one of the main catering sponsors for the BLUEMiND2 event, and they are part of Club Seaside with a brewery tour! They are the bomb!

And to add to their bombness, we’d like to congratulate them on their recent bronze medal at the World Cup of Beer! Nice work Outer Banks Brewing Station.

Outer Banks Wild Horses
Great article in the New York Times about the OBX wild horses and the fight to preserve the herd.

New OBX Boat Builder!
It is great to have a new boat builder on the Outer Banks. Did you know some the best boats are built right here on the OBX?! The OBX is full of surprises. Gunboat, a catamaran builder opened it’s doors this week. Happy to have you Gunboat.

BLUEMiND2
The Blue Mind conference is getting soooo close – June 5th. You can find the full lineup of speakers and topics at www.MindandOcean.org, and if you’d like to attend the amazing conference, how about an invite and a ticket sponsorship?!

Odds & Ends

Time Capsule – Popular post from last year at this time.

Outer Banks Treasure: Outer Banks Brewing Station

Outer Banks Link Love: 5.4.12 – Overflowing with Links…& Love.

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A gorgeous Friday afternoon with a great OBX weekend on tap – the perfect time for our weekly Outer Banks Link Love ritual.

The links are overflowing this week, so let’s get down to business.

Charter Boat Runs Aground
The Coast Guard came to the aid of a charter boat that ran aground in Hatteras Inlet. Luckily, no major injuries.

OBX Headed for a Tourist -Horse Showdown?
Due to beach driving restrictions on Hatteras and a global advertising campaign promoting the OBX wild horses, some are predicting crowded beaches in Corolla that could put a significant strain on the wild horses. My take: we love the visitors; we love the wild horses. Let’s worry about if/when there’s an issue. My guess is there’s enough room for everyone.

Titanic Message on Display on the Outer Banks
A couple weeks ago, one of the links we shared with love was about the OBX/Titanic connection. Turns out the Outer Banks received the first Titanic “Have struck iceberg” message. Wild, I know. And now the message is going on display at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. The OBX is such a cool place…full of great surprises. :)

Outer Banks Golf Sweepstakes
The OBX has a lot to offer, and great aspect that is often overlooked is the awesome golf. There are some amazing golf courses on the Outer Banks. If you’re a golfer, you’ll find a course to fall in love with. And here’s a chance to win a golf getaway – tough to beat free golf!

OBX Winery Documentary
Here’s a cool documentary about Sanctuary Vineyards in Currituck. A very cool student project. It’s a quick watch, and it’s very cool to see the behind-the-scenes and get to know the winemakers.

Outer Banks Windsurfing
Windsurfing on the OBX tends to get overshadowed by kiteboarding and surfing, but make no mistake, OBX windsurfing is top-notch.  And here’s a video from the 2012 OBX Challenge to prove it.

New Clue for the Outer Banks Lost Colony?!
This  story is starting to get some big press. Seems that a map from the 1500′s had a patch on it that may have been covering the location of where the colony moved. Crazy! One of the discovering historians went as far as saying “This is really the best new clue in 150 years.” Wild. Here’s some of the media coverage.

Outer Banks Accolades
The OBX got some good media attention this week. Nice work OBX!

Outer Banks Surf
TheInertia.com ran a great set of pictures from the awesome OBX surf we had a couple weeks ago. Great pictures snapped by local OBX legend Mickey “2M” McCarthy. Sweet shots Mickey.

Outer Banks Blog Full of Love

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Our blog is all about love for the Outer Banks. We are head over heels in love with the OBX, and we hope that is shows in each and every post we share.

We are so fortunate to live on the Outer Banks. We thank our lucky stars each and every day for our good fortune. But we know there are OBX lovers far and wide, and this is what motivates us to share our OBX love.

We want to keep you connected to the Outer Banks everyday in the same way we are. We want to share great pictures, videos, stories, and answer questions, offer local tips, and overall make sure that you know thae OBX as well as we do.

This is a big goal – the OBX has a lot to share – and it’s tough to gauge if we’re hitting mark, but it sure does help to get fantastic comments like this one from Vickey!

Thank you so much for tuning in Vickey, and thank you for your kind words! :) We’ll keep the OBX love coming to you each and every day. See you soon!

I sooo am in love with your blog…I get music, weather updates, pix, insider’s where to go and what to do, all from a “local”, so I am in the “know” when I get to visit in September…Keep up the good work.  You guys are doing a great job!!!!

Outer Banks Link Love: 4.20.12 – Share the Love

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It’s a beautiful Friday afternoon, which means it’s time for our weekly Outer Banks Link Love tradition.

Let’s get down to business.

Outer Banks Fire
As I’ve mentioned, I like to start with the bad news so we can end on a positive note. Unfortunately, we have some sour news to share from the OBX this week; a massive three house fire. But to look at the bright side, thankfully there were no injuries.

2012 Town of Duck Events
The Town of Duck puts on some great free events every year, and they just released their schedule for 2012. Fun, free, and family-friendly. Get out and see what Duck’s up to!

5 Cool Places on the NC Coast You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
Here’s a cool article from the Charlotte Observer that mentions the Outer Banks a couple times.

Outer Banks Beach Driving
The beach driving debate on Hatteras Island rages on, but the permitting system is in place, and permits are being purchased. I was surprised to find out that almost 3400 Hatteras beach driving permits have been purchased so far – the majority being year-round permits. I guess this system is a reality – for now anyway.

Sophie Loves the OBX
Check out how much this dog loves the Outer Banks.

Hurricane Irene Retired!
I am psyched to pass on this love. Hurricane Irene is officially retired! We will never have to deal with that beast again. Good riddance Irene!

Time Capsule: Here are some popular posts from last year at this time.