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The New York Times reported Monday evening that the Obama administration is set to announce today that they have reversed their earlier position and have decided to withdraw their plan for offshore drilling permitting on the Southeast coast.If true, this would bring a celebration to residents of the...

Word came this week the venerable Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was malfunctioning.  The light stopped flashing this past weekend.The Cape Hatteras light is known for flashing every 7.5 seconds, but the spindle motor that moves the light in its circular motion malfunctioned and it effectively

Special thanks this week to Janis Schoedler of Cary, North Carolina who sends in this week's Memory Monday photo submission.Janis and her gang stayed with Outer Banks Blue in the oceanfront vacation rental property "The Lodge" in Nags Head last July, and pictured here is the latest way to get around...

When people think of an Outer Banks vacation they typically think of a nice hot summer vacation. They love to picture themselves cooling off in the ocean or jumping in the pool after a long day at the beach. Although the Outer Banks is a beautiful summer destination there are some benefits to

Year after year, travel experts and travel publications name the Outer Banks in their "Best of" lists. With so much unspoiled beauty, fantastic weather, and fun activities, there's no wonder! From the best secluded beaches to the best golf courses, oceanside campsites, and the most scenic marathons,...

A budget friendly vacation can be as much fun as an expensive, luxurious getaway if you plan it right. Here are our Top 10 tips for planning a budget-friendly vacation in the Outer Banks: Plan ahead. Although gas prices are historically low, November has been the least expensive time for a road trip...

The Outer Banks has so much to do and see ... performing a bit of research before you arrive can make this the best vacation yet!Even if you just show up with your flip-flops and plop down in the sand, you'll have a great vacation in the Outer Banks. However, a little research can go a long way

If you are anything like me you plan your vacation around where you are going to eat. One of my favorite things to do on vacation is treat myself to a little something sweet. In the Outer Banks there are many places to go to cure your sweet tooth, but here are my top 4 favorite places.First on our

Running on the beach!Congratulations to all of the runners that competed yesterday in the 10th annual Outer Banks Marathon!  What a great accomplishment for all of the athletes involved whether you ran a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or the Full 26.2 miles we are in awe of your determination!In honor...

Get the Kids Involved: Learning About Life Through Outer Banks Vacations Can Be FunChildren have a magical way of looking at the world. Everything is exciting and wonderful in the eyes of a child, particularly when they see a new place for the first time. Vacations offer children opportunities to