The North Carolina Coastal Reserve is offering a series of FREE upcoming events on the Outer Banks on estuaries and estuarine shorelines for a variety of audiences.    For the public: Maritime Forest Kayak Trip, Kitty Hawk Woods – Thursday, August 11 Nature Walk through Currituck Banks – Thursday, August 11 Estuary Exploration in Kitty Hawk Bay – Friday, August 12 For more information, visit: http://www.nccoastalreserve.net/uploads/APNEP%20public%20FT%20flyer.pdf   For Teacher & Educators: Coastal Explorations Workshop, at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla – Tuesday, August 23 For more information, visit: http://www.nccoastalreserve.net/uploads/Coastal_Explorations_Workshop%208.23.11.pdf   For Marine Contractors, Environmental Consultants, & Engineers: Estuarine S... 07/25/2011

According to an article in the Virgina Pilot onlinethe Outer Banks' only Walmart store is still slated to be upgraded to a Supercenter, but it could be this time next year before its completed. The expansion will be take place in an area behind the store while the interior will be totally redesigned. The initial expansion was scheduled for this spring but a longer planning process was needed. Construction is slated to begin after the summer tourist season is over and be ready by spring 2012. 04/06/2011

It does not happen very often but it actually snowed, just a little, on the Outer Banks Friday night while just across the bridge in lower Currituck snow covered the ground by Saturday morning. For those of us that live here we normally get some flurries or a dusting every year. In the 9yrs that I have lived here there has only been snow on the ground twice and one of those was last years whopping 3 inches. Many children like mine had never actually seen that much snow on the ground so to them it was like 3 feet. It was time to turn the boogie boards in the sleds, make a snowman, and have snowball fights. It was one of those Kodak moments for sure and my kids have been asking me if I think they will get to do it again this winter. While most of us spend the year in shorts, sandals, and ... 12/06/2010

  Please Re-blog   Ashlie Beckett is a 15 year old white female that resides in the Colington Harbor area and attends the First Flight High School. She has been missing since Monday morning, November the 8th. If you see this female, please contact law enforcement immediately. Ashlie was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, dark blue jeans, brown boots, and a light grey jacket with a Peace sign on the back. Dare Central Communications can be reached via 911 or (252) 473-3444.   A report is on file with the Dare County Sheriff’s Office and Ashlie has been entered into NCIC.   Ashlie’s family is grateful for your help!   Sergeant B.C. Henderson Kill Devil Hills Police Department 102 Town Hall Drive / PO Box 1605 Kill Devill Hills, NC 27948 (w)252-449-5328  (f)252-441-8281       11/10/2010

House Flooded Inside! This is a true story two times over. Several years ago one of my buyers in Ocean Sands on the Outer Banks had the ice maker water line fail and the house flooded inside. Since this was a rental home and in the off season, it was some time before the problem was found. And . . . the kitchen is on the top floor. Can you imagine the damage caused?!? Then a few weeks ago one of my Kitty Hawk neighbors had the exact same problem. Of course, this is a second home so, once again, the home was vacant for a few days. Another house flooded inside! Prevent this from happening to you. Check your ice maker water line between the wall valve and refrigerator. Many of these lines are plastic. The failure is usually at the "o" ring at the appliance connection. Go to your local hard... 09/24/2010

Sunday Morning Breakfast on the Outer Banks What is it about the idea of leaving church and heading for our favorite place for Sunday morning breakfast on the Outer Banks? I hope you have your favorite spot for that special Sunday treat and it's as good as mine. If you travel to the Outer Banks be sure and plan on having breakfast any morning at Stack 'Em High in Kitty Hawk at milepost 4.5. Um-m-m good. They have the usual fare. Fried or scrambled eggs, omelets, sausage, country ham, bacon, toast, hash browns, grits, waffles, French toast, pancakes. Let me just say my usual order is 2 eggs, bacon, hash browns, wheat toast and coffee. I love the hash browns. They must sprinkle some magic over them before serving. This is not the average Sunday morning breakfast on the Outer Banks! But wa... 09/05/2010

Kitty Hawk NC Luxury Homes for Sale Search Kitty Hawk NC luxury homes for sale to live year round, buy as an investment or use as a second home with rental income. This town provides easy access to shops and restaurants. And of course, there's access to the beach and perhaps gorgeous views as well. Kitty Hawk is a diverse town offering many different life styles. Perhaps Kitty Hawk NC luxury homes for sale is not your choice. If you prefer to live more modestly, why not shop the following links for a home to suit your needs.Kitty Hawk homes for sale under $300,000Kitty Hawk homes for sale betewen $300,000 and $600,000Kitty Hawk homes for sale between $600,000 and $900,000 You may also want to shop surrounding communities. Browse through Kill Devil Hills real estate or Southern Shores re... 08/06/2010

Kitty Hawk Homes for Sale under $300,000 on the Outer Banks Search ALL Kitty Hawk Homes for Sale under $300,000 with this up to date link from the Outer Banks MLS listings. Enjoy browsing each home within the Kitty Hawk MLS. Got questions? Often the web gives only specific information without answering your basic concerns on location, features and price. It's my job to help you with that, so don't hesitate to call me at 252-599-2845 or e-mail me. I'm here to help you make your Outer Banks dreams come true. Kitty Hawk neighborhoods offer a wide variety of amenities. Three general locations are ocean front, between the highways (Virginia Dare Trail and Hwy 158), and the west side. Within these areas you have ocean access, easy walks to the beach, panoramic ocean views, and easy sound acce... 07/30/2010

Many times I feel so lucky to call the Outer Banks my home. It is such a special place to live and visit. I was over at a cookout in my neighborhood the other night with some good friends and as the sun was about to go down I snapped a few photos that were so pretty I decided not to keep them to myself. The photos were taken from my neighbors deck( not a bad view to have every night) looking back across the Sound just north of the Wright Memorial Bridge in Kitty Hawk.  I hope you enjoy the pics. If you have not already visited the Outer Banks please come down and if you have please come back!! About the author of this blog: Matt Huband, SFR is Broker/Owner of OBX Realty Group in Kitty Hawk, NC and a Certified Short Sale & Foreclosure Specialist. Matt works with buyers and sellers from ... 06/22/2010

Dandelions Commons Weeds? I think not! Who can call this Flower a weed? Dandelions greet the day with a bright, sunny, burst of yellow. They scream, "Cheer!" Ok, so you have this unrealistic desire for a green lawn, no weeds, no color, no character. Well, kill dandelions if you must, but you will loose. And ... you know why! Each child (and those a child at heart) knows the pleasure of blowing those wonder white fuzz balls of dandelion seed into the wind. There they are lying in wait for you to turn your back. Just a quick blow of breath. Seeds dancing across the yard, across the neighborhood, across the town, across the nation. Just think you may have a dandelion growing in your yard that blew in from the Outer Banks! I took the photo above in my Kitty Hawk front yard as my husband fro... 04/09/2010

40 Shades of Green - Outer Banks Living Ireland, its people, and the folklore are wonderful. I love hearing their speech as well as their stories. Everything seems to come alive in my mind. Perhaps it's because my mother was a Kelley. Through her I claim a bit of Irish. There are their blessings: May the Road Rise to Meet You ... You can probably finish it. Then there are the 40 shades of green that represents the beauty in the lush greens found throughout Ireland. I've not been there, but a trip there is on my To Do list. I believe the Outer Banks must hold some of the Irish blessing. Though I'm not sure we have 40 shades of green, the Outer Banks does offer up many shades. The photo above was taken this Spring on The Woods Road in Kitty Hawk. Yes, Outer Banks Living offers a beautiful... 04/09/2010

Come Home to Kitty Hawk Landing in Kitty Hawk NC on the Outer Banks for Boating, Fishing and Beach Living where you will find the best of second home or year round living. Though Kitty Hawk Landing is off the beaten path, it is easy to find. Often residents joke if they see an out of state license plate, someone is lost. After crossing the Wright Memorial Bridge onto the Outer Banks, just travel to the third stop light at The Woods Road and take a right. Drive down The Woods Road to Twiford Road and take another right. Enjoy the short drive through the woods and bogs in Kitty Hawk. You may see an egret or heron in one of the canals or bogs waiting for lunch to swim by. At the end of Twiford turn right again. Go over the bridge across a canal. Keep going until you are at the cemetary. At... 03/27/2010

This custom designed home is found in the community of KITTY HAWK ESTATES which is conveniently located off Rt 158...close to the Wright Memorial Bridge and Kitty Hawk’s shopping/restaurant district. Owned by the original family, this home is nestled amongst lavish landscaping that only mature trees and wooded lots can provide. This neighborhood is bordered on two sides by Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve and is found along the Kitty Hawk bike path. Here, you find the best of everything that comes with coastal year-round living on the Outer Banks. Rare find: beach house with a handicap accessible ramp inside garage - your easy entry to one-level living. Perfect for first-time homebuyers and retirees alike. Owned by the original family, this home is nestled amongst lavish landscaping tha... 12/26/2009

Outer Banks NC Real Estate Sales - the Kitty Hawk Market Outer Banks NC real estate sales , the Kitty Hawk market information as of 11/15/09 For additional information including all homes, condos, town homes, and land for sale in Kitty Hawk, NC, please visit Kitty Hawk Property for Sale. You can search here for price ranges and neighborhoods. Current homes for sale in Kitty Hawk     Number of homes for sale - 78     Average asking price - $453,600     Average days on market - 131 Homes under contract in Kitty Hawk     Number of homes under contract - 7 Sold homes in Kitty Hawk since 1/1/09     Number of homes sold - 45     Average sold price - $433,618     Sale price/asking price - 76%     Average days on market - 201 Do you have questions about specific properties, neighborhoods, or ar... 11/15/2009

This custom designed home is found in the community of KITTY HAWK ESTATES which is conveniently located off Rt 158...close to the Wright Memorial Bridge and Kitty Hawk’s shopping/restaurant district.  Owned by the original family, this home is nestled amongst  lavish landscaping that only mature trees and wooded lots can provide.  This neighborhood is bordered on two sides by Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve and is found along the Kitty Hawk bike path.   Here, you find the best of everything that comes with coastal year-round living on the Outer Banks. Rare find: beach house with a handicap accessible ramp inside garage - your easy entry to one-level living.  Perfect for first-time homebuyers and retirees alike.  Owned by the original family, this home is nestled amongst lavish landscap... 11/01/2009

The value of a cat varies greatly depending on who is commenting. Why is that? No one questions the value of a dog, a horse, or even a skunk! But cats are not loved by many. In fact I understand cats are - by law - considered to have no value. What?!?!? The story goes something like this.(Remember I was so stressed by what I heard that I didn't hear every detail.) A local pet shop had a kitten looking for a home when a teenager FOR FUN stole the kitten, hopped in a getaway car and sped away. A bystander saw what happened, hopped in his car and followed. Make of car and partial license plate was taken. Police called. Perpetrator tracked down. Kitten returned. Perp didn't get charged, didn't apologize. Why? Because according to the police, cats are considered to have no value. Don't tell ... 10/14/2009

KITTY HAWK ESTATES cul-de-sac: This custom designed home is found in the community of KITTY HAWK ESTATES which is conveniently located off Rt 158...close to the Wright Memorial Bridge and Kitty Hawk’s shopping/restaurant district.  Owned by the original family, this home is nestled amongst  lavish landscaping that only mature trees and wooded lots can provide.  This neighborhood is bordered on two sides by Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve and is found along the Kitty Hawk bike path.   Here, you find the best of everything that comes with coastal year-round living on the Outer Banks. HOME EXTERIOR: Rare find: beach house with a handicap accessible ramp inside garage - your easy entry to one-level living.  Perfect for first-time homebuyers and retirees alike.  Owned by the original family... 09/01/2009

KITTY HAWK ESTATES cul-de-sac: This custom designed home is found in the community of KITTY HAWK ESTATES which is conveniently located off Rt 158...close to the Wright Memorial Bridge and Kitty Hawk’s shopping/restaurant district.  Owned by the original family, this home is nestled amongst  lavish landscaping that only mature trees and wooded lots can provide.  This neighborhood is bordered on two sides by Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve and is found along the Kitty Hawk bike path.   Here, you find the best of everything that comes with coastal year-round living on the Outer Banks. HOME EXTERIOR: Rare find: beach house with a handicap accessible ramp inside garage - your easy entry to one-level living.  Perfect for first-time homebuyers and retirees alike.  Owned by the original family... 08/30/2009

Have you ever thought about buying an Outer Banks home?  Today's market conditions make it a great time to look for a home in the Outer Banks.  Rents have remained strong and are an excellent way to offset the cost of home ownership.  If you are planning a trip to the Outer Banks and would like to learn more about buying a home in the Outer Banks, I am offering a home buyers seminar every week throughout the Summer.  For more information visit: Outer Banks Home Buyers Seminar. 05/31/2009

On a cold, windy day in December, 104 years ago man first flew with the birds in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Today is a very important and memorable day in North Carolina's history and the history of aviation.            It was on December 17, 1903 that Orville Wright made a 12-second, sustained flight which took off from Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.  It was the first successful, powered, piloted flight in history.The flight might have happened on December 13 , the weather was ideal..but that was a Sunday and the brothers had promised their Dad they would not attempt the flight on the Sabbath.  The weather conditions worsened for the next few days but on Thursday Orville and Wilbur decided that if they were going to get back home to Ohio for Christmas, they had to go ahead with their att... 12/16/2007