Confessions of a Nags Head Woods Experience on the Outer Banks of NC

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Self-Control

The self-control I see among visitors on the Outer Banks is amazing. For example, last Sunday I saw a young lady and her son walking away from Duck Donuts at the Outer Banks Mall. They were at least a quarter mile away! The donuts were probably still warm! How is this possible?!...

Adventures in the Alligator River Refuge activities alligator river alligators black bear wildlife Jan 11, 2022

A funny story I heard second-hand is that of a kayak guide leading a tour in Alligator River. This tour mostly goes through protected canals in wooded areas. Guides will lead you on a quiet, relaxing trip, stopping occasionally to talk about the history, flora, and fauna. This...

Hiking Run Hill and Nags Head Woods activities hiking parks Dec 23, 2021

If you’re a hiker or just love walking around and exploring, I’ve got a cool little adventure you can take on the Outer Banks when the winds or waves push you away from the water.

Compared to Jockeys Ridge, Run Hill is the cool uncle you rarely saw because he was never...

Fishing Tips From an Outer Banks Local activities fishing Dec 23, 2021

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

As the longtime owner of Kitty Hawk Watersports, I can tell you from experience that the Outer Banks offers great fishing. For the record, I consider myself a horrible fisherman. But, on the bright side, the Outer Banks can occasionally make me feel like...

Confessions of a Nags Head Woods Experience on the Outer Banks of NC activities Nov 29, 2021

I have a confession to make. It's not a big deal to everyone else, but it keeps me up at night. Yeah, I could pretend it never happened, but what if this was just the tip of the iceberg?

Here's the thing. I've lived here for 23 years and up until last month I had never been down the full length...

Self-Control

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