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Last week, a production company out of Miami oversaw a location photo shoot at the Buchanan Cottage (www.BuchananCottage.com) in Nags Head with a full crew and models from Self Magazine, which was doing an active li
Our part of the Outer Banks is the northernmost nesting area for loggerhead sea turtles. The mama turtle will come up on the beach under the cover of darkness, dig a hold, and deposit her clutch of 100 or so eggs.
If you have visited Corolla, you know that the part of the Northern Outer Banks called Corolla begins at the Currituck County line and continues 13 miles to the end of the road.
We have heard of the many shipwrecks that have occurred off the NC coast...and there were quite a few...from a long time ago and then more recently (think Bermuda Triangle). But there are other mysteries and tales and lore of other unexplained comings and goings here.
When you think of the Outer Banks (or OBX) you probably think about our beautiful beaches first..and we do have those. But, our "soundside" beaches are also a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the water, especially if you have little ones with you.
Home improvements are great...but not all of them are created equal. It is very important that homeowners make the right decisions and investments into their home...those that will yield higher returns. We wanted to share some information with you.
I kept hearing how good the take out seafood was at Austin's Seafood Market in Nags Head but never seemed to get there. Then the other night the husband surprised me with some steamed shrimp from there and it was delicious.
The weather is warming up and the fishermen and lady anglers on the OBX and elsewhere are already watching fishing reports, checking the pier and getting their tackle ready and dreaming of big catches.
I've lived on the Outer Banks my WHOLE life and never knew the history of Jockey's Ridge...til know. Clearly, Jockey's Ridge has played a key role in the legends of the Outer Banks.
Last night a friend/business associate was in town and we went to Owen's Restaurant for dinner. Owen's has been in business on the Outer Banks for over 65 years and serves some of the finest food you will find anywhere.
