Ready for an Outer Banks Weekend, 2/3/2023 Feb 04, 2023
Black History Month Edition
 
As February was getting closer I thought it would be interesting to list local places of significance for Black History. This is a list I personally selected and, if available, added web links to provide you a starting point.
 
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Ready for an Outer Banks Weekend, 1/20/23 Jan 20, 2023
Win/Win
Support a small, Carolina brewery that supports the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Read the link and learn more about Carolina Brewery's affinity for the Outer Banks.
PS, I'm a big fan of their Copperline Amber Ale.
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Steamers Restaurant Jan 15, 2023

Southern Shores doesn't have many dining options, but Steamers Restaurant may make up for it.  Located in a small shopping center called Southern Shores Crossing, this restaurant always impresses me with its cleanliness, professionalism, and good food.  Sit at the bar, ask for a table inside, or din...

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Ready for an Outer Banks Weekend, 1/13/23 Jan 13, 2023
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Meat-head Steve on Jet-ski Patrol Dec 27, 2022

I spent 25 years in the watersports business. The most basic observation I could make was that if you combine testosterone with boats, things rarely go well.

​Steve was a good worker but he was a bit of a meat-head. He was naturally strong. Muscularly strong and strong willed. When he surfed, he wa...

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The Village Table and Tavern, Duck Dec 01, 2022

The Village, as the regulars call it, is a fairly new restaurant just north of "downtown" Duck.  Located on the same property as Nor'banks Sailing (where I used to rent jet-skis and motorboats), the views of the Currituck Sound are incredible.  I highly recommend timing your dinner with sundown so y...

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Hurricane Bonnie, 1998 Dec 01, 2022

The peak of hurricane season always reminds me of the first hurricane my wife and I experienced on the Outer Banks. In August 1998 my wife, Bonnie, had just given birth to our first child. Less than 10 days after being born, Hurricane Bonnie (no relation to my wife) made landfall near Wilmington, NC...

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Stanley Travel Mug Nov 11, 2022
I love hot coffee. Even better, I love coffee that stays hot. There's nothing better than buckling in for a long drive with a hot cup of coffee. For the money, this may be the best travel mug on the market. You can keep your over-priced Yeti mugs. I'll take my Stanley Travel Mug any day. The best pa...
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Alligator River and Black Bears Oct 21, 2022

In mid-October my wife and I decided to create a short adventure.  We rented e-bikes for the day and took them to the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge on the mainland side of Dare County. On the way to the Refuge we stopped by the Gateway Visitor Center, https://www.fws.gov/office/coastal-no...

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Gerber Paraframe Folding Knife Oct 09, 2022

Small print: Should you use the link to buy my recommended gear I may receive a small commission.

 
Gerber Paraframe Folding Knife
I like having a small knife handy.  Nothing nefarious.  Working around boats, fixing lacrosse gear, or opening boxes, I probably use my pocket knife at least once a d...
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