Our Week In Paradise

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Last week, we came home from paradise, a week in the amazing OBX. Life was great down there, we did so many things, such as: The Corolla Race Way

July 4th Firework Shows Are Cancelled

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For some, July 4th just won’t be the same. For Ocracoke, Avon, and Hatteras Village, the fireworks displays have been cancelled for this year, due to new regulations, coupled with lack of funding and some other factors. It’s not apparent if last year’s explosion that killed four people and severely injured one, in Ocracoke, is [...]

Food and Drink Festival, Taste of the Beach, March 11-14, 2010

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The Outer Banks Restaurant Association (OBRA) has scheduled the “Taste of The Beach”, Food and Drink Festival on March 11-14, 2010. The OBRA has been hosting the event for over 20 years. In addition to fine food and wine tastings, experience special presentations by celebrity chef’s Ed Brantley and Heba Salama, recently seen on “The [...]

Kitty Hawk Kites: Why the Outer Banks

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Every summer when my Mom takes us down to the Outer Banks, I ALWAYS make her stop and get a kite. The first stop this year will be “Kitty Hawk Kites.” I hope my brave side will come out and let me say, “Mom, can I take hang gliding lessons?” But then my fear of [...]

Wild Horse Museum Store

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Wild Horse Museum Store An official store of the nonprofit Wild Horse Fund whose mission it is to protect, preserve, and manage the wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs that roam the Currituck Outer Banks. Mission-related T shirts, jewelry, and gift items are sold with all proceeds supporting the wild horses. Open daily. (252-453-9000). Story hours are [...]

Corolla Wild Horses

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The Corolla wild horses tour is definitely a must! Beach Jeeps of Corolla Make your family vacation with an off road jeep adventure to see the Corolla Wild Horses. You do the driving. We set the course. Your adventure will cover 25 miles off-road. Open daily, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM 252-453-6141. www.beachjeepsofcorolla.com