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Hurricane Bill Huffs And Puffs, But Doesn't Blow Much Down
We were finishing off some time on the Outer Banks of North Carolina when Hurricane Bill decided to blow by the beaches these last few days. Although it definitely stirred things up and limited our sun intake over the weekend, we didn’t see any direct damage overall. However, we did notice some lifeguards downing a couple cheeseburgers now that the no swimming flags were doing their jobs for them.
A trip into the waves on Thursday evening off Cape Hatteras resulted in an immediate face plant into the sand. Friday brought out the riptide warnings and the surfers, and by Saturday we knew better than to venture out into the water. We didn't have our tape measures with us, but we'd say the waves approached ten feet. Instead we spent most of the afternoon on the land, perusing shops perfectly suited for grandparents.
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Outer Banks 101: Your Own Nights In Rodanthe
If past summer vacations stuck behind SUVs on I-95 had you wondering what the heck that "OBX" sticker referred to, then we've got you covered. Keep reading to see what North Carolina's famous shoreline has to offer.
· Where Is It?: The Outer Banks of North Carolina are located on the northeastern shore of the state. Although barrier islands buffer the entire coast of the state, the area specifically known as the OBX runs about 150 miles along NC Highway 12 from Corolla, near state's border with Virginia, to where it ends just after Ocracoke Island.
Basically, it's more than just a town or two, it's a whole coastal section.
· Who Goes There?: The OBX is a big draw for families on the eastern seaboard. Most visitors come from Virginia and the Carolinas, but you’ll see plenty of license plates from New York, New Jersey, and even the Midwest. The area is very family friendly, with the exception of the occasional college kids, but the attention-seeking crowd is usually nowhere to be found.
Jon, Kate, and all those kids were here a couple summers ago, and we're pretty sure they stayed in this place. Of course, Richard Gere loves him some Rodanthe; oh wait, that was just a movie.
