Hurricane Advisory #3 9/12/18 9:00 AM

Hurricane Florence

Hurricane Florence Update #3

9/12/18   9:00 AM

Hurricane Warning, State of Emergency, and Mandatory Evacuation in Effect

The Mandatory Evacuation order continues to be in effect for the Entire Outer Banks and now a Hurricane Warning is in effect for areas south of Duck.  A Tropical Storm warning is in effect for areas north of Duck.   This means the winds and effects of that level of a storm are likely to be in place within 48 hours. READ MORE

Hurricane Florence Advisory #2

Florence track

Mandatory Evacuation Order In Place

As of 7:00 AM today a state of emergency and a mandatory evacuation are in effect for the entire Outer Banks.   The Currituck County and Dare County Control groups have issued a directive to all visitors and residents to evacuate the Outer Banks effective 7:00 AM today in advance of the approach and landfall of Hurricane Florence.  Hatteras Island visitors were requested to leave beginning at noon yesterday READ MORE

Hurricane Florence Advisory #1

Florence path

Outer Banks Preparing for Florence

At noon today The Dare County Emergency Control Group a mandatory evacuation of Hatteras Island was issued for residents and guests.   A follow up order of a mandatory evacuation of the rest of Dare County has been issued beginning at 7 AM tomorrow (9/11/18).   All visitors on the Outer Banks should make preparations to leave the area. READ MORE

Duck Donuts – Memory Monday 9/10/18

Duck Donuts

So while everyone seems to have their eyes peeled towards Hurricane Florence we thought we would do our part to offer some distraction on this beautiful Monday morning by doing our normal thing – giving you some great memories of our guests with Memory Monday.  Today is a good day for Duck Donuts! READ MORE

Bucket List: 5 Airborne Adventures in the Outer Banks

Adventures in the air

Daydreams. Childhood fantasies. Backburner wishes. These are the types of things we typically say we’ll get to “one day.” If you’ve added airborne adventures to your bucket list, this year is the time to make one or two come true in the Outer Banks of NC. READ MORE

Outer Banks Wildlife: The Most Popular Animals to See

outer banks wildlife

If you get excited at the thought of being surrounded by animals, the Outer Banks will become your new favorite vacation spot. Home to a vast range of unique wildlife, this region features lots of protected and unspoiled land that encourages growth in animal populations. READ MORE

Easy times – Memory Monday 8/27/18

Easy playing

Happy Monday!  As our local school systems in the Outer Banks area start back today we have a little bit of sadness as it means this summer is quickly coming to a close.  We look back on a fun and happy summer that created a lot of easy times for us to enjoy.  Now it is onward and upward to a wonderful fall season! READ MORE

Mike’s Memories – Memory Monday 8/20/18

Mike's self and son

Greetings from the Outer Banks on this beautiful Monday.  The summer is getting shorter each day, but the beach is bustling this week as many folks are enjoying all the beach has to offer.   This week on Memory Monday we share with you the Mike’s Memories who shares with us several pictures from his recent stay with Blue. READ MORE