Bicycle and golf cart safety and the law
Updated June 26, 2016
By Grace West
Bicycles are a big part of the transportation landscape on Ocracoke.
It may be hard to imagine that in the...
Ocracoke lifeguard beach retains its No. 2 in the U.S. status
Ocracoke Island once again earned a top spot on the annual Dr. Beach 10 Best Beaches in the USA list, with the Ocracoke Lifeguard...
What’s open–updated
First published on Nov. 22, 2019; further updated/corrected Feb. 25. This list will continue to be updated.
Now that Ocracoke Island is open to visitors...
Collectors flock to Dave O’Neal’s Downpoint Decoy Shop
By Peter Vankevich
Ocracoke’s first Waterfowl Festival on April 21 in the school gym will celebrate renowned island carver Dave O’Neal.
When you step inside his...
Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree Oct. 25 to 28 to spotlight 300 years...
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By Connie Leinbach
In 300 years since his demise, Blackbeard has become the best-known pirate in history, and...
Blackbeard exhibit on view in Hatteras museum
HATTERAS— An infamous pirate has once again staked claim to land along the Outer Banks.
The North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort has installed its...
A Trip to Portsmouth Island with the Austins: More Than Just...
July 2013
By Pat Garber
Off the coast of eastern North Carolina lies the remote island of Portsmouth, renowned for birds, seashells, and history. Accessible only...
Walk about Springer’s Point
August 2013
By Samara Skinner
Springer’s Point is a 122 acre tract of land owned by NC Coastal Land Trust located on Ocracoke Island. The area...
Anglers land more fish this year in the Ocracoke Invitational Surf...
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By Connie Leinbach
Kevin Jacobs’ huge drum caught Friday during the 35th annual Ocracoke Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament...
The nighttime sky on Ocracoke has a starring role
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See below for information about the NPS nighttime sky appreciation event 7 to 10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, at the...