Greetings on this spectacular Monday on the Outer Banks. Memorial Day is just one short week away, and we are excited about the upcoming season. The bridge that leads to the OBX has been opened to full traffic after a winter of repair, all of the beaches are wide and beautiful, and the weather has been spectacular. We look forward to welcoming our valued guests – just like the O’Donnell family.
Fresh Outer Banks Seafood
The first written reports of the fishing on the Outer Banks may have been exaggerated. Writing in 1584 Arthur Barlowe told readers that a native “… fell to fishing, and in less then half an hour, he had laden his boat as deep, as it could swim.” A bit of hyperbole, perhaps, since Barlowe’s broadsheet was designed as much for information as it was for marketing, but his wasn’t the only account pointing to an abundance of seafood in Outer Banks waters.
Family Reunion – Memory Monday 5/14/18
We hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day yesterday. Our Mother’s hit the beach yesterday here on the Outer Banks as temperatures were in the 80’s and the sun was out and bright. What a wonderful weekend we had. Great to see our Mom’s and visit with our family. We hope you were able to do the same.
Top 10 Museums to Visit in the Outer Banks
From early settlers to the birth of aviation, there’s so much history in the Outer Banks that it’s one of the most museum-rich areas in the country.
OBX Sunrise – Memory Monty 5/7/18
Good Monday morning from the beautiful Outer Banks. It is once again time for Memory Monday here at Everything Outer Banks and this morning we get a photo from a guest that stayed with us just two weeks ago and snapped this early morning photo. We are calling it OBX Sunrise.
Tour the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in Buxton is an icon of the Outer Banks. Historically, the lighthouse was a lifesaver for mariners. Located on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the waters off the barrier islands have fast currents, which is excellent for shipping because they help vessels travel quickly. However, Diamond Shoals, a deadly area just offshore of Cape Hatteras, is where the fast-moving Gulf Stream Current runs into the cold Labrador Current, creating big waves and powerful storms.
Ocean Memories – Memory Monday 4/30/18
Greetings from the beautiful Outer Banks. The weather is amazing today and it is expected to be the first “hot” week of the year. Temps will be reaching into the 80’s by mid-week and it is a sure sign summer is not far away. This week’s Memory Monday photo submission gives us a quick reminder of how quickly the ocean can change.
Lightning Sculptures in the Sand – Fulgurite
One of the quiet pleasures of a stay on the Outer Banks is a morning or evening stroll along the beach looking for interesting shells or sea glass, or whatever the flotsam of the sea brings to our shores.
Good Morning Sunshine – Memory Monday 4/23/18
What a beautiful sunrise we enjoyed this morning. Reminds us of the song good morning Sunshine as the bright yellow ball rose over the ocean today. Not to be confused with the song Good morning Starshine by Oliver. Good morning sunshine is a silly song written and performed by by Aqua which just makes you smile.
How To Have The Perfect Day in Duck, North Carolina
Ready to explore Duck, NC, but not really sure where to start? While everyone has their own preferences, a perfect day can include good food, beaches, living like a local, shopping, and strolling. Here’s what we have in store for you.
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