Bobby Garrish and Lydia Freda Spencer reminisce about their childhood days on Ocracoke. Editor’s note: This story was first published in the October print issue of the Observer. Text and ...

Traffic jams and searching for parking don't make a relaxing beach getaway, so plan your trip based on where you can minimize ...

Ocracoke on the last day of 2025. Photo by Dennis McCunney By Peter Vankevich The birds of Ocracoke proved watcher-friendly for the annual Christmas Bird Count held on Dec. 31. For the second ...

Andrew Shannon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, Feeding 5000™, and Gospel Music Celebration occurred Sunday, Jan. 18, in Newport News, kicking off events leading to the national Martin Luther King ...

When we want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, we’re so grateful we have this awesome coastal destination just over 3 hour’s drive away. The Outer Banks is all about being on the ocean.

Some of the most significant hot spots impacted by ocean overwash are at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, Rodanthe, Buxton, Hatteras and on the north end of Ocracoke Island. Over the last few ...

The Ocracoke Access Alliance is hoping that they’ll be able to speak to N.C. Governor Josh Stein about NC 12 access issues HATTERAS, N.C. — The views are unforgettable for anyone driving down North ...