August 10, 2012

The Outer Banks in the Shoulder Season – A Great Time to Visit

Families tend to vacation in the summer and winter when schools have closed for lengthy holidays. It makes sense, therefore, that many popular destinations enjoy heavy tourist traffic, but for you that may prove more of a headache than a benefit. If you have young children not yet in school, or are an empty nester … Continue reading The Outer Banks in the Shoulder Season – A Great Time to Visit »

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July 30, 2012

The Last Hurrah – Planning Your Off-Season OBX Vacation

The best thing about planning a vacation in the Outer Banks is that there is never a bad time to come. Especially in the northern parts – Currituck County, Corolla, and the Currituck Sound – there is always so much to see and enjoy. The weather is nice for much of the year, the horses … Continue reading The Last Hurrah – Planning Your Off-Season OBX Vacation »

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June 11, 2012

Currituck OBX Spotlight: Dennis Anderson’s Muddy Motorsports Park

Sometimes, after a stressful day, you want to have fun and even get a bit muddy. Right here in Currituck we have a genuine mud sports facility where you can watch the big boys play in the dirt. Some may say the bigger the tires the better the traction, but come to Dennis Anderson’s Muddy … Continue reading Currituck OBX Spotlight: Dennis Anderson’s Muddy Motorsports Park »

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May 18, 2012

Friday Five: Beach Safety

When you think of Currituck County and the northern Outer Banks, you think of the beach. There’s no avoiding it – the beach is the big attraction here, and now that the weather is warming up we’re sure to see more people enjoying it. We hope that when you come see us that you’ll take … Continue reading Friday Five: Beach Safety »

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May 7, 2012

Currituck OBX Spotlight: Roberts Ridge Farm

When you spend several days in one location for your vacation, you tend to eat out often. This is understandable, especially if you’re staying in a hotel room with limited amenities. We love all the restaurants in the Currituck area, but there’s something to be said for enjoying a home-cooked meal. When you rent any … Continue reading Currituck OBX Spotlight: Roberts Ridge Farm »

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May 4, 2012

Friday Five: Five Walking Trails to Try

The natural beauty of the Currituck Outer Banks draws visitors and residents alike to lace up their good walking shoes and head for the nearest trail. With many opportunities to spy a myriad of birds and sea and land creatures that call the OBX home, a short hike not only gets the blood pumping but … Continue reading Friday Five: Five Walking Trails to Try »

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April 13, 2012

Friday Five: Top Five Snacks for Your Beach Vacation

One of our co-workers told us this story about how her mother’s family would go to Jones Beach in New York many years ago. Her mother’s parents always brought a spaghetti pot and would actually light a small fire on the beach to boil water for pasta! Of course, this was 60 years ago, and … Continue reading Friday Five: Top Five Snacks for Your Beach Vacation »

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March 30, 2012

Friday Five: Top Indoor Activities in the OBX

Here in Currituck, people think we’re all about the beach. Well, we won’t deny it, but when we tell people the Currituck OBX that this place is “more than you imagined,” we’re not kidding! We love the beach, the lighthouse, the wild horses and trails, and in the event we’re not able to access any … Continue reading Friday Five: Top Indoor Activities in the OBX »

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March 22, 2012

Wheels for Paws to Benefit Currituck Animal Shelter

The Wheels for Paws event to be held on April 21st, 9:30 AM – 3 PM, is for car / bike / truck enthusiasts and hobbyists who love their wheels and want to show them. All are invited to have some fun and enjoy great food and antique autos and motorcycles. This event will benefit … Continue reading Wheels for Paws to Benefit Currituck Animal Shelter »

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March 16, 2012

Friday Five – Bird is the Word

When you think of the Currituck Outer Banks and animals, naturally your focus adheres to the wild Mustangs that roam the shorelines. We’re not surprised and we definitely do not blame you. Every day we see those beautiful creatures trotting along the beach we are reminded of how blessed we are that the horses are … Continue reading Friday Five – Bird is the Word »

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February 20, 2012

Fishing on the Outer Banks

For the fishing enthusiast, one will be hard pressed to find a more relaxing locale than the Currituck Outer Banks to partake in your favorite activity. Pleasant, year-round weather, spacious beaches, and excellent locales up the coast allow for excellent fishing on charters, area piers, and even the shore. Grab your tackle box and your … Continue reading Fishing on the Outer Banks »

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January 23, 2012

Pamper Yourself with a Spa Day in the Outer Banks

After absorbing the sun and sand and seawater during your Outer Banks beach vacation, don’t you think you need some time to relax and treat yourself to a luxurious day of beauty and health? The Currituck Outer Banks may be small in scale with certain parts isolated from the main tourist areas, but by no … Continue reading Pamper Yourself with a Spa Day in the Outer Banks »

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