Outer Banks History Center Announces NPS Centennial Events

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Park Service in 1916, the Outer Banks History Center is partnering with the National Park Service Outer Banks Group to present a...

Outer Banks Community Quilt Show Returns to Roanoke Island Festival Park

The Outer Banks Community Quilt Show returns to Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo this March.  Vintage and antique quilts of all sizes will be on display. The show will include quilts made, or...

Bodie Island, Cape Hatteras Lighthouses Announce 2016 Opening Date

National Park Service Outer Banks Group Superintendent Dave Hallac has announced that the Bodie Island and Cape Hatteras Lighthouses will be open for climbing this year from Friday, April 15 through Monday, October 10, and...

UNC CSI Hosting Winter Gardening And Birdwatching Lecture

The UNC Coastal Studies Institute (UNC CSI) is hosting a lecture on sustainable winter gardening and birdwatching as part of its  “Science on the Sound” lecture series.  This series, held monthly, highlights research on...

History of NC Surfing Event Coming To Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head

The North Carolina Maritime Museums and Jennette’s Pier will host an evening program on the history of surfing in North Carolina, a free event that will take place at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head...

Frank Stick Memorial Art Show 2016 Winners Announced

Dare County Arts Council has announced this year’s winners of the 38th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show. Judge Scott Eagle of East Carolina University awarded Best in Show to Travis Fowler for his painting...

Dare Arts Council Presents 38th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show

Dare County Arts Council is pleased to present the 38th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show, presented by Southern Insurance Agency. Established in 1978 by Dare County Arts Council, this is the longest running...

Kill Devil Hills Historic Landmarks Open House Announced

The Kill Devil Hills Historic Landmarks Open House event has been announced for April 22 from 2 to 5pm at Kill Devil Hills Town Hall, located at102 Town Hall Drive The self-guided tour of a sampling...

2016 Kelly’s Nags Head St. Patrick’s Parade Officially Announced

The 27th Annual Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is set for Sunday, March 13 at 1 pm on the Beach Road (NC 12) in Nags Head. The Outer Banks is famous for its beaches,...

New Ocracoke Beach Access Ramp 63 Construction Underway

National Park Service Outer Banks Group Superintendent David Hallac announced today that VRHabilis, LLC, of Knoxville, Tennessee has begun the new ramp construction project to provide additional off-road vehicle (ORV) access to ocean beaches...

Wright Brothers National Memorial Entrance Fee Waived on MLK Day

Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills will be joining national parks across the country in celebrating the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday by waiving entrance fees on Monday, January 18, 2016.  The...

Outer Banks Beach Portraits Christmas Special Offer Announced!

It’s that time where you may be running around last minute looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the Outer Banks lover in your life, and we have you covered with a personalized gift certificate...

Wright Brothers National Memorial To Honor 112th First Flight Anniversary

On Thursday, December 17, 2015, the First Flight Society and the National Park Service (NPS) will continue the tradition of honoring the accomplishments of Wilbur and Orville Wright at the 112st anniversary celebration of...

Kill Devil Hills Community Appearance Commission Welcomes Public Input

Kill Devil Hills Community Appearance Commission Welcomes Public Input

The Kill Devil Hills Community Appearance Commission welcomes public input from town citizens. You can read the full press release from Kill Devil Hills regarding the Community Appearance Commission (CAC) below! To the residents,...