Wind Turbine Duke Energy has been working towards a wind farm along the Outer Banks.  The initial plan called for a pilot program in conjunction with UNC Chapel Hill to build three wind turbines in the Sound , but Duke Energy has decided it will not build the three wind turbines in Pamlico Sound as a pilot project.. The costs of the small pilot project were too steep

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Outer Banks Wind Farm Hits a Snag

Outer Banks Sunset In the Life & Style section of the Wall St.

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Wall St. Journal Focuses on the Outer Banks

Can you imagine a more perfect ending to a great day on the Outer Banks?  A sunset sail on the Sound! This is a sailing club out of Colington Harbor that sets sail for a sunset cruise every Wednesday during the summer. I’ve yet to have the pleasure of soaking up the scene while afloat with the club, but this is a pretty cool sight from land too

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OBX Pic O’ the Day: Sunset Cruise

A quick glance at today’s seven day weather forecast for the OBX can be pretty alarming, lots of thunder boomers on display.  But you can’t always believe what you read. I won’t go on a weather report rant, but let’s just say they’re not always right, and when it comes to the Outer Banks and thunder storms, “not always” could be an understatement. Chance of thunderstorms is a daily occurence on the OBX…especially during the heat of the summer.   The good news is that this “chance” often does not arise, and when it does there’s always a silver lining.

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OBX Pic O’ the Day: Don’t Believe the Hype

Top Ten Things to do with Dad on the OBX.

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Top 10 Things to do with your Dad on the Outer Banks

Ah, an Outer Banks sunset. A crabber heading home at the end of the day, sun setting over the OBX sound.

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OBX Pic O’ the Day: Heading Home

Every year throngs of vacationers come to Outer Banks to relax and play.

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What’s missing from your OBX vacation? The Outer Banks Bucket List!

Bodie Island Lighthouse – Outer Banks   Bodie Island Lighthouse is a main Outer Banks attraction, but what most visitors do not realize is the that there is a series of trails that offer some of the most scenic walks the OBX has to offer.  The trails wind through the marsh south of Oregon Inlet and through the nearby Bodie Island Lighthouse.

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Outer Banks Nature at Bodie Island Lighthouse

It part of OBX that i visit is highly traveled from the shore to the sound, I’m curious if anyone has heard anything about closures in this area. I do most of my fishing in ky and the fish and wild life resources around here do a great …

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OBX Fishing restrictions

Two great locations. Millers Waterfront Restaurant – Often referred to as Sunset Central, Millers Waterfront Restaurant is located on the beautiful Roanoke Sound which is home to some of the worlds most spectacular sunsets. If your idea of a great dinner is fresh seafood or if you happen to be a land lover, our varied menu is sure to please.

Millers Seafood & Steak House – 1520 S Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC? has a great menu with a good variety!

With two locations on the Outer Banks, Millers Restaurants is now celebrating over 25 years! Established by Eddie and Lou Miller in 1978, the tradition of great local seafood and southern hospitality is being carried on by the next Miller generation.