Discover the World Famous North Carolina Outer Banks
NC coast storm developing. Another nor’easter is headed to the NC coast. Wind advisories are up along the coast. Wind gusts up to 40mph are expected over night. Ferry schedules may be affected and sand and over wash may take place on Highway 12. What’s it like on the NC coast during a nor’easter? See … Read more
The 36th Annual Newport Pig Cooking Contest will be April 4-5, 2014 in Newport at the Newport Town Park. Rides, crafts, concession stands, bake sale, music and BBQ. Free admission and free parking. “The USA’s Largest Whole Hog BBQ Pig Cookin’ invites you to join us for two days of food, fun and springtime celebrations!” … Read more
The New Inlet Boat Ramp Pea Island and parking lot will be closed to the public starting today. As part of the new permanent bridge construction on Highway 12 on Hatteras Island at Pea Island the NCDOT will close to the public the New Inlet Boat ramp and parking lot. The NCDOT will use the … Read more
Pre-nesting restrictions will be posted this weekend along beaches in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore North Carolina. The areas are based on recent breeding history of the shorebirds such as the famous piper plover.When breeding activity starts then buffers will be set up by the Park Service which means off-road vehicle routes will be restricted … Read more
An Outer Banks storm or Nor’easter is headed to the Outer Banks and NC coast today. High wind, high surf and coastal flooding predicted today through Saturday. Cold rain and wind with 2 inches of rain forecast, winds 25-35 mph with possible gust up to 45mph. Air tempertures 45-50 degrees. 10-15 foot waves. Hunker down and … Read more
More Outer Banks bridge news. Construction on a permanent Pea Hill bridge has begun on Hatteras Island at the Outer Banks to replace the temporary bridge on Highway 12. The new bridge is a 2.1 mile long bridge that will cost $79.7 million. It will be built next to the temporary bridge that was quickly … Read more
3/1/14 Update: The NCDOT has reopened Highway 12 in Frisco to traffic. Gravel was put down so traffic could resume. In a few weeks the NCDOT will put down asphalt at the site. This spring Highway 12 will be resurfaced. A planned Highway 12 NC closure starts Friday 2/28/14 for Highway 12 NC on Hatteras … Read more
A planned Highway 12 closure is coming at the end of this month. Highway 12 on Hatteras Island at the NC Outer Banks will be closed for the weekend for road work starting Friday Feb. 28 at 7:00pm. No detour will be available, the highway will be completely closed down. No detour will be available. … Read more
