Adam Norko's (seasidevacations) Blog

Once Again, the Outer Banks Makes Dr. Beach's Top 10 Beach List   DrBeach.org has recently released a top ten beaches to visit list, and once again the Outer Banks is represented on the list (Ocracoke was voted #1 beach in 2007).  Hatteras Island has received the honor of being included on this l...

Outer Banks Beach Music Festival Outer Banks Beach Music Festival  Sunday, May 24th of Memorial weekend. Gate opens at 11am, the music starts at noon and the party last until 6:30pm! This year the bands include: The Tams The Coasters The Craig Woolard Band

Summer Leisure Travel Seems Stable Despite Struggling Economy It has been predicted by industry experts that Americans will take 322 million domestic leisure trips this summer (June, July, August.)  This is a 2.2 percent decrease from last summer, which is relatively stable for the current econom...

Save Vacation Dollars with Meals at Home   Preparing meals rather than dining out is a great way to save money while vacationing on the Outer Banks, and one of the major benefits of vacation rental homes is the fully equipped kitchens that make home cooking easy.  You might think that slaving ove...

Outer Banks Going Green?   Due to some environmental concerns the debate over plastic bags has risen on the Outer Banks.  Sen. Marc Basnight, a Manteo Democrat and Senate leader, is proposing a radical idea to help keep the Outer Banks environment clean and free of pesky plastic bags; charge for ...

Outer Banks Lighthouse Chosen as a Finalist for Restoration   Bodie Island Lighthouse, located in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, has been selected as a finalist in a restoration contest sponsored by JELD-WEN of Klamath Falls, Ore., a window and door manufacturer.   The lighthouse is one of ...

Progress Made Towards a New Outer Banks Bridge State officials have signed a preliminary agreement with an international group of private enterprises to build a seven mile long toll bridge across the Currituck Sound connecting mainland Currituck to Corolla.   ACS Infrastructure Development and Dr...