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Save Vacation Dollars with Meals at Home   Preparing meals rather than dining out is a great way to save money while vacationing on the Outer Banks, and one of the major benefits of vacation rental homes is the fully equipped kitchens that make home cooking easy.  You might think that slaving ove...
05/13/2009
Outer Banks Going Green?   Due to some environmental concerns the debate over plastic bags has risen on the Outer Banks.  Sen. Marc Basnight, a Manteo Democrat and Senate leader, is proposing a radical idea to help keep the Outer Banks environment clean and free of pesky plastic bags; charge for ...
05/08/2009
Outer Banks Lighthouse Chosen as a Finalist for Restoration   Bodie Island Lighthouse, located in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, has been selected as a finalist in a restoration contest sponsored by JELD-WEN of Klamath Falls, Ore., a window and door manufacturer.   The lighthouse is one of ...
05/05/2009
Progress Made Towards a New Outer Banks Bridge State officials have signed a preliminary agreement with an international group of private enterprises to build a seven mile long toll bridge across the Currituck Sound connecting mainland Currituck to Corolla.   ACS Infrastructure Development and Dr...
05/01/2009
Blackbeard's Ship Found Off the Coast of the Outer Banks?     Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard the Pirate, is quite possibly the most famous pirate that ever roamed the earth. PBS aired a show last night at that discussed the life of Blackbeard and his journeys pillaging at sea.    There ...
04/24/2009
Construction Authorized for New Outer Banks Pier   Legislation was recently passed to authorize the construction of the North Carolina Aquarium Pier in Nags Head.  This pier replaces Janette's Pier that was heavily damaged by Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and recently torn down.  The new pier will be ...
04/17/2009
Great Value of Vacation Rentals Gaining Popularity The Vacation rental industry is beginning to surge in popularity.    According to PhoCusWright, renowned travel and tourism analysts, vacation rentals report more than 33 million available units in the US market as of 2007 and  $24.3 billion in r...
04/13/2009
Photographers & Surfers Come Together in the Outer Banks Waves   The Outer Banks is picturesque for a wide variety of reasons; sunrises, sunsets, lighthouses, wild horses, and the list goes on.  But how many photographers brave the natural elements and claw their way through 10 foot surf to captu...
04/10/2009
Outer Banks Local Surf Photo Essay & Local Musician   The Outer Banks has world-class surf, with conditions ripe for the beginner and professional surfers.    This great surf culture also creates outstanding conditions for photos of the surf, surfers, and natural beauty of the ocean environment. ...
04/03/2009
Things To Do on the Outer Banks The Salem Street Gazette recently posted a great article highlighting some of the great attractions on the Outer Banks.  The eight attractions listed below are a great start, but there is so much more to see and do on the Outer Banks.  Here's a more extensive list ...
03/31/2009
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