Outer Banks Blue Blog

If you've decided to vacation in the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina and want to bring along a pet (especially a dog), will you run into inconveniences? Not if you're willing to do a little preplanning. Here's how to make certain the locations you visit are pet-friendly and/or where to board...

Did you know that Outer Banks beaches are famous among surfing enthusiasts? You don't have to go all the way to Hawaii, California, Indonesia—or even Australia—to catch great waves. We have them right here off the North Carolina shore.A wonderful set of unique natural attributes combines...

When you think about things for your kids to do on the Outer Banks, beach-related activities probably come to mind first. After all, it's hard to ignore the vast ocean where you and your children can catch a wave, build a sandcastle, fly a kite and dig for crabs. What you may not realize is that the...

Mulligan's Fish TacosWhen a trip to the coast is on your calendar, visions of seafood and other local fare always fill your mind. The Outer Banks of NC boasts some of the longest-standing and exceptional restaurants from down-home bakeries to seafood shacks and five-star dining that will keep you

Is your passion fitness or raising awareness for worthy causes? Road races in the Outer Banks of North Carolina give you the opportunity to enjoy both, plus offer challenging courses on every level. Even better... you'll take in some inspiring scenery to keep you motivated along the way.From now

                            Wicked Tuna North vs. South Premiere on The OBX!               

Outer Banks, NC: A Wildlife WonderlandIf you're an animal lover, there are few places in the country that offer the exceptional variety of wildlife as unique as the Outer Banks of North Carolina. When searching for things to do in this area, don't neglect a chance to educate and fascinate yourself

Bodie Island LighthousePlanning a Self-Guided Coastal Lighthouse Tour on the Outer BanksWay back in colonial days, lighthouses were built to warn sailors of dangerous coastlines - whether it be rocky shores that would tear the hulls of ships or dangerous shoals (like those in the Outer Banks) that

Micro-Wind Turbines Spinning in Kitty HawkThis past Friday (July 25, 2014) North Carolina Dominion Power held a ribbon cutting ceremony at their Kitty Hawk operations facility to unveil the company's own on-site renewable energy to meet some of its electrical needs.The facility has 24 solar panels,

Anyone who has driven to the Outer Banks on a Saturday knows how bad the traffic can be during peak season.  Just recently I heard a report saying the traffic was backed up 20 miles behind the Wright Memorial Bridge. Everyone knows where the problem is.  It's the intersection in Kitty Hawk...