Note: This article originally appeared in Examiner.com in October 2014. Cooler temperatures and crisp breezes make October a perfect time for an Outer Banks getaway. When you can combine the scenery and location with seasonal attractions such as haunted trails and scary fun, it’s all the better in my opinion. The remote location, mysterious disappearances […]
Twiddy & Company releases app to simplify and personalize Outer Banks vacations
07/18/2016 by
Twiddy & Company, a premier Outer Banks vacation rental company, recently released a brand new mobile application designed to streamline the vacation rental process. The app will also give users the ability to make the best use of their times so that they can spend more time making memories with friends and family during Outer […]
Savasana in the Sand: Beach Yoga with Farmdog Surf School
09/19/2015 by
On our last trip to the Outer Banks, we rented a surfboard from Farmdog Surf School. As I was browsing the list of rental items and classes, I discovered that they offer a beach yoga class. Now, I love the beach and I love yoga, so the opportunity to combine the two made perfect sense. […]
Standing up to Paddleboarding
09/19/2012 by
A while back, I was pondering the art of stand-up paddleboarding, or SUP to those in the know. Watching those who glide seemingly effortlessly through the water while standing atop a sturdy, floating board just made me want to give it a try. Since I am a bit of a wimp when it comes to […]
Mmmmmm…..motorboating…
07/24/2012 by
Little Big Town had me at “Boondocks” and they’ll be keeping me for a long time with their latest song “Pontoon.” We owned a pontoon boat for several years. As a matter of fact, here it is….. As fun and convenient as they are, they do not go fast. And that’s okay. But when you […]
Pondering Paddleboarding
06/18/2012 by
I’ve been thinking about trying stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) for a while now. That graceful image of balancing atop a big board while floating across the water keeps drifting through my mind. No odd-shaped balls to catch, no chance of being pummeled by said odd-shaped ball and no muscle-y teammates to deal with (I have bad […]
Bridges
08/01/2011 by
I love bridges. As long as they’re over water. And the water beneath isn’t troubled. Here are some of my favorites. Bonner Bridge stretches for more than 15 miles across Oregon Inlet and passes wetlands, marine wildlife sanctuaries and long stretches of beautiful beach. It connects the mainland of Nags Head to Pea Island Nature Reserve […]
