Tagged: Town of Duck

July 4th-A Day of Celebration

Four firework displays, two community fairs and one parade…the goal: go to as many Outer Banks July 4th events as is possible. The method: I was hoping for the North Beach Sun would spring...

OBX July 4th Events Explode

Independence Day is upon us here on the Outer Banks and there is so much to do that for the uninitiated it can be somewhat overwhelming. Actually, even for the initiated—whatever that is—it can...

Duck Santa waiting for the next child at the Duck Town Hall.

Holiday Cheer Comes to the Outer Banks

When it comes to the holidays the Outer Banks has its own way of doing things and over the years, I have come to truly appreciate how wonderfully different it is. Somehow—and I’m not...

Fireworks over Manteo.

Independence Day Celebrations

It looks like there’s a weekend of fireworks and celebrations this year for Independence Day on the Outer Banks. With July 4th falling on Saturday, in Duck and Corolla—areas most heavily impacted by changeover...

Suzanne Tate's "Bring Me Duck", an oral history of the village published in 1986.

Suzanne Tate to Write History of Duck

By Kip Tabb –    To most readers, Suzanne Tate is best known as the author of the Nature Series children’s books. Beautifully illustrated by James Melvin, there are 33 books in the series...

Exterior of Jeff Ballard constructed home in Southern Shores.

Outer Banks Weekend-Can’t Sit Still

By Kip Tabb –    Another weekend and another four days of a lot to do and too little time on the Outer Banks. Of course the weekends keep getting extended so it’s not...

The new family pool at the renovated Sanderling Resort in Duck.

A New Look for an Outer Banks Resort

By Kip Tabb –  The Sanderling Resort in Duck is at least 30 years old. Over the years there have been a number of facelifts and renovations, but the grounds themselves have remained pretty...

A New Look for an Outer Banks Resort

By Kip Tabb –  The Sanderling Resort in Duck is at least 30 years old. Over the years there have been a number of facelifts and renovations, but the grounds themselves have remained pretty...