Artists of a Feather
By Katrina Mae Leuzinger In the category of unusual medium choices, “acrylic wash on turkey feather” ranks pretty high. The feathers only allow room for the smallest of portraits, require the lightest of...
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Furever Friends
By Katrina Mae Leuzinger The Outer Banks SPCA became home to seven new dogs in October. Once bound for a dog meat farm in Jeonju, South Korea, these canines were given a second...
Modern Beach Shack
By Michelle Wagner The small house nestled among the live oaks of the maritime forest at 223 Wax Myrtle Trail isn’t your typical Southern Shores rental property. But “typical” is not what owners Gray...
A Cast of Characters
By Michelle Wagner Just over the bridge in Powells Point is a place where the imagination can run free. Here, the eyes of gargoyles follow visitors and miniature Big Foots are just underfoot....
More Than Souvenirs: Outer Banks Retailers Import from Foreign Lands
When the seasonal crowds have dissipated, many Outer Bankers grab their passports to visit other corners of the world. A few local business owners bring back more than just souvenirs, shipping and bringing home wares from foreign lands to sell to locals and tourists alike.
Leslie Dives With Sharks: North Beach Sun’s Double Dog Dare!
By Cathy Baldwin- There are two types of people in this world: those who think it’s insane to dive with sharks and those who don’t. Leslie Young, sales administrator at Brindley Beach Vacations...
Getting The Shot: An Interview With Outer Banks Lens Man Matt Lusk
Surf photography allows surfers and non-surfers alike to enjoy the sport from afar. Recording action imagery is no small task, so I sat down with Outer Banks lens man Matt Lusk to find out just what it takes to get the shot.
Outer Banks Mystery Revealed: What’s Really Inside the Wright Brothers National Memorial
Sitting atop a 90-foot hill and rising another 60-feet above that, the Wright Brothers National Memorial is an iconic symbol of the Outer Banks. What we came to discover is what lies behind the nickel and stainless steel doors.
Swim Happy, Swim Outside: Outer Banks is the Perfect Venue for Open Water Swimming
By Michelle Wagner- “You feel sunshine warming your back, see shafts of sunlight illuminate the water below, hear the song of the wind and the waves, and as you swim, you hear the rhythms...
The Birds And The Bees: A Family Affair
By Lindsey Beasley Dianna- Photos by Candace Owens with Brooke Mayo Photographers- Outer Bankers are doing their part to perpetuate more than one species—and you can too! The Birds When my daughter and...
