Hatteras Island Vacations

This cormorant was rescued off of Hwy 12 in Salvo by Shiralee Timmons and Richard Roy of Surf or Sound Realty. The cormorant will be taken to a local bird rescuer to see if any treatment is needed and then it will be released to a safe area. Photos by Shiralee Timmons of Surf or Sound Realty.

The best surf fishing teams on the East Coast got into the breakers on Hatteras Island this morning to start the 52nd annual Cape Hatteras Angler’s Club Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament.

With 120 teams, this is the premier surf fishing tournament in the United States, and arguably the world. Keep reading »

The 13th annual Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival, a celebration of wildlife and wild lands in Eastern North Carolina, will run from Tuesday, Nov. 3, until Sunday, Nov. 8. The six-day event celebrates the natural wonders of the Outer Banks and offers many opportunities to explore and discover the richness of the region’s environment. Keep reading »

The staff at Surf or Sound celebrating Halloween Hatteras Island Style! Photos by Joy Crist of Surf or Sound Realty.

On Saturday, Oct. 31, a Halloween parade and party marks the spooky season in Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvo.

Children are invited to wear costumes for the parade which starts at 2 p.m. at the North Beach Campground in Rodanthe and passes along Highway 12 to the villages’ Community Center for the party. The party features a costume fashion show, games and lots of fun. Keep reading »

Fergus enjoys playing in the sand on the beaches of the Outer Banks. Hatteras Island is the perfect place for a pet friendly vacation! Photo by Bruce Matthews of Surf or Sound Realty.