Mermaids and Mermen on the Outer Banks
It’s not easy being a mermaid . . . or in this case three mermaids and one merman. First of all there are rules—things like, “Only use your tail under adult supervision” and “NEVER...
Category: outdoors
The Ground from Above
“Wind me up,” calls out my hang gliding instructor, Mike Patishall. It’s one of his signature signals that we’re ready to fly. Did I mention that I’m strapped above him — somewhat precariously it...
Fido on Federal Lands
With beautiful pristine beaches and nature at the Outer Banks doorstep there are very few places anywhere that call more to the spirit to be outdoors. There is something magical about spending a day...
Flight of the Drone
“Right toggle. Right. Right. Left. Left. Just a little . . .” Kitty Hawk Kites drone instructor, Alex Brewer is showing far more patience than I am as I try to master piloting a miniature...
WRV Pro Brings World to OBX
The WRV Pro World Surf Competition at Jennette’s Pier was a great show on the water even if conditions weren’t ideal—considerably less than ideal, actually. It was the north to northeast winds that...
Swim Happy, Swim Outside: Outer Banks is the Perfect Venue for Open Water Swimming
By Michelle Wagner- “You feel sunshine warming your back, see shafts of sunlight illuminate the water below, hear the song of the wind and the waves, and as you swim, you hear the rhythms...
Trolling the Interwebs – Online Resources for the OBX Angler
By Matt Dalia- Yahoo! It’s time for fall fishing on the Outer Banks! Cooler weather, less people and migrating, hungry fish all add up to primo angling conditions on our coast. There is no...
Frozen Wax
By Jesse Fernandez – Photo by Anthony “Fat Tony” Leone – Surfing in the dead of winter can be a test of physical endurance, emotional fortitude and will power. This has been especially true...
Top 5 Tips to Prepare for Spring Fishing
By Mattie Dalia “Good luck is a residue of preparation.” —Jack Youngblood There is a lot of luck in fishing. Anyone who tells you differently is not telling the truth. However, you can...
A Beautiful Spring Day
By Kip Tabb – It’s time to cross our fingers and cross our toes and hope that spring on the Outer Banks is finally here. Yes, spring officially began on March 20, and it...
