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Happy 4th of July! Photo by Joy Crist of Surf or Sound Realty. Click here to see where the 4th of July fireworks will be held on Hatteras Island.
New Kind of Magic in Town
The Outer Banks is a magical place. The Outer Banks offers peace, natural beauty, friendly people and a number of things to do…but this summer there is a new kind of magic in town.
OBXtreme Magic features the illusion team of Clive Allen & Tracy Housley, originally from Pennsylvania but now new residents of the Outer Banks. During the OBXtreme Magic show, participants will witness incredible illusions, mind-bending magic and comedy appropriate for all ages. Audience members are invited on stage to be part of most acts and are spell-bound as people appear, vanish and float in the air right in front of your eyes! Keep reading »
4th of July Fun on Hatteras Island
Islanders and visitors will find a wide array of events on the islands this upcoming Independence day weekend – from fireworks to a free market, a reading of the Declaration of Independence to a sand sculpture contest, there is a fun island event to keep everyone in your family smiling during your imminent Outer Banks vacation. Keep reading »
Hatteras Island Sound Fishing Tournament to be held August 1st-2nd
Ryan White, owner of Hatteras Jack’s Tackle Shop in Rodanthe, is an avid fan of a form of fishing that’s everywhere on Hatteras island, but seldom enjoyed by local and visiting fishermen alike.
What’s his advice? Go west.
“Fishermen need to check out the sound,” says Ryan. “Obviously, this whole area [Hatteras Island] is just tremendous for fishing, but the tip of the iceberg has only been scratched with what’s out here and what’s around.” Keep reading »
Picture of the Week
Check out Hatteras Island’s newest trend, “mothershipping,” where a kayak fisherman is launched from a charter boat into the Gulf Stream. If you are looking for an adventure, this one will surely be memorable! Photo by Joy Crist of Surf or Sound Realty.
Kitty Hawk Kites Hosts Kiteboarding Competition
The annual Kitty Hawk Kites “Kite Jam,” a kiteboarding competition, is scheduled for June 27-28, 2009, at the Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Resort in Waves, NC.
This two day event, held each day from 10AM-5PM, features some of the best kiteboarders in the world, including team riders for Eclipse and Cabrinha. Representatives from these two companies, as well as HQ Kites, will be on site to show off the latest kiteboarding gear and power kites. Kitty Hawk Kites will offer free power kite lessons throughout the two day event. Keep reading »
