Confessions of a Nags Head Woods Experience on the Outer Banks of NC

Adventures in the Alligator River Refuge activities alligator river alligators black bear wildlife Jan 11, 2022

A funny story I heard second-hand is that of a kayak guide leading a tour in Alligator River. This tour mostly goes through protected canals in wooded areas. Guides will lead you on a quiet, relaxing trip, stopping occasionally to talk about the history, flora, and fauna. This particular guide wa...

OBXWA Wedding Weekend + Expo events weddings Jan 03, 2022

The Outer Banks Wedding Association will be holding their annual Wedding Weekend and Expo on March 5 and 6, 2022. The Expo is held at First Flight High School (admission fee is $20) and it's a great opportunity to meet vendors, see their products, and make reservations. As a top wedding destinatio...

Kelly’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 2022 events holiday nags head parade Jan 01, 2022

After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic, Mike Kelly has scheduled the parade this year for March 20, 2022 at 1 p.m. This will be the 31st parade. Locals usually flock to the beach road in Nags Head to see or be seen.

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Best Hat For Active Watersports: Shelta equipment hats sun protection Dec 25, 2021

A baseball hat is fine for protecting the top of your head and forehead from the sun, but what about your ears, nose, and neck? There are two problems with large brim hats currently on the market: Most hats with a large brim are made out of straw, which doesn't hold up after getting wet. The othe...

Best Fins: Pro Teck Super Flex Fins equipment paddleboarding sup surfing Dec 25, 2021

As a long-time business owner in the watersports industry I've had plenty of time to experiment and find things that work. One item that's worth every penny is the Pro Teck Super Flex Fin. We rent a lot of paddleboards and surfboards and the first thing we do after receiving a new board is remove ...

Wanchese Scallops and Bacon food seafood Dec 24, 2021

So I'm in the Southern Shores Food Lion and I'm cruising past the seafood section, which I usually try to ignore because most of their product is shipped half-way around the globe and that doesn't make any sense because the best seafood in the world is just a few miles away, when I make eye contact ...

Vinny's Pizza Joint food pizza restaurants Dec 23, 2021

This place has been around for a year or two and it's my wife's favorite pizza. Vinny is the son of Cosmo Caggese, former owner of Cosmo's Pizza in Southern Shores and Corolla. Vinny's parents currently own Josephine's Sicilian Kitchen, which is just a few doors down from Vinny's. It's safe to sa...

Roadside Bar and Grill in Duck bars duck restaurants Dec 23, 2021

The Outer Banks has a few backyard bars but none of them compare to the one behind the Roadside Bar and Grill. The Backside Bar has the coolest setting, nestled among the trees with a comfortable, grassy area. There's plenty of room to spread out. You can play games like corn hole and hooker or find...

Hiking Run Hill and Nags Head Woods activities hiking parks Dec 23, 2021

If you’re a hiker or just love walking around and exploring, I’ve got a cool little adventure you can take on the Outer Banks when the winds or waves push you away from the water.

Compared to Jockeys Ridge, Run Hill is the cool uncle you rarely saw because he was never around due to living a mu...

Fishing Tips From an Outer Banks Local activities fishing Dec 23, 2021

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

As the longtime owner of Kitty Hawk Watersports, I can tell you from experience that the Outer Banks offers great fishing. For the record, I consider myself a horrible fisherman. But, on the bright side, the Outer Banks can occasionally make me feel like a pro.

When...

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