Island Activities

By Megan M. Spencer It’s the time of year anticipated by anglers from all around. Fall fishing in Ocracoke rings in some of the finest fishing...

By Connie Leinbach New research by author-historian Kevin Duffus of Raleigh has revealed that the positive identification of an African-American member of Blackbeard’s crew provides...

We hope you enjoy your visit to our beautiful island.  As you will see, it’s different from most shore points.  Here are some tips to...

June 2014 By Connie Leinbach The revival of the play “A Tale of Blackbeard” after a 20-year hiatus is the talk of Ocracoke. An original musical...

July 2014  Ken DeBarth Surf fishing on Ocracoke’s beaches in July is about variety. Different baits and techniques can produce a variety of fish species....

(Addresses below) Monday, Oct. 27 Gaffer’s: Monday Night Football Tuesday, October 28 Gaffer’s: Hatteras Poker League 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 Gaffer’s: Kids Night 4 to 7 p.m. Topless Oyster: View...

By Kelley Shinn Anyone who has spent at least a few seasons on Ocracoke will tell you that things here happen differ­ently. Often, despite what...

Health & WellnessJuly 2014By T.L. GraceI just returned from leading a full-moon kayaking tour and am reminded of how much kayaking contributes to one’s...

If you have any interest in Ocracoke's rich  cultural  history, the Ocracoke Preservation's  Society David William's House Museum is  a must see when visiting...

By  Ken DeBarth As the air and water tem­peratures rise and the days get longer, large red drum begin their annual spring migra­tion. In...