Stroll On

Came across an informative article about baby joggers on the Outer Banks. With the warm weather here to stay thought Id share it with all the Moms and Dads out there. If anyone feels motivated to try one out after reading, feel free to drop by one of our shops. Mention the article to a rental associate and get $5.00 off jogger rentals. We have both double and singles available.

http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?i=65882&l=&m=&p=10&id=1745

Great music for an even Greater Cause

Carbon Leaf will be playing Brew Station tonight April 19th to benefit Relay for Life!!!!! Event starts at 830pm, tickets sold $15.00 in advance or $17.00 at door. Outer Banks Brew Station offers a really personal concert experience with great drinks on tap. This place gets packed so get there early if you plan on buying tickets at the door. See ya'll there.... Hit the link below for more details.

http://obbrewing.com/

EXPLORE THE BEACH ON BIKE

Besides the Beach Road are there any good bike trails? This is a frequent question asked in our shop, and the answer is yes. Dare County offers a lot of different trails such as sound side loops, destination rides leading to the Wright Brothers Memorial/ Lighthouses, and or leisurely cruises to shopping centers. Attached is a link to the Map.

Dare County Bike Map

I discovered this iphone app last night around 10pm...It's the bomb!

Check out this new iphone app I just discovered. It records all those business cards you have laying on your desk into an easy to use contact list. Linkedin just bought it. It is a free service!

Card Munch

Where did the Name Kill Devil Hills come from?

There are a few different interpretations of the legend and they all involve pirates and rum.  You do know that pirates lived on the outer banks since the 1700's right?  Well, as the tale is told pirate ships fresh from the Caribbean landed on these shores with their plundered booty.  These ships contained vast amounts of rum and it is said they would unload enough rum to kill the devil.  The would bury the rum in a large sand dunes for storage.  Thus the name...Kill Devil Hills...

Spring Camping

With comfortable camping weather on the way, every one at the shop is looking for those occasional 70 degree days to get out and about. After a long winter of howling winds and snow storms, we are all ready to shed the layers and enjoy the Spring. One of many camp sites along the Outer Banks, Frisco Woods Camp Ground has become our go to spot. Offering sound front tent sites enclosed by trees, its a beautiful environment to enjoy with friends. Most sites are camp fire friendly and there is kayak access all along the sound front with stellar fishing. Can't wait to get back out there....

http://www.thefriscowoodscampground.com/campground_layout

How did Nags Head get it's name?

As legend has it....Pirates in the 1700's would hang a lantern around the neck of  an old horse, commonly referred to as a nag, and walk it up and down Jockey's Ridge.  A ship at Sea would see these lights and think that it is a ship or ships docked safely in a harbor.  The captains of these ships would then sail toward the non-existent harbor and run aground on the sandbars.  Then the pirates would go out to the stranded ships to pillage and plunder. 

Do you have an interesting tale to tell about the Outer Banks?  We would love to hear it.
Pics from  http://www.ncfbmagazine.org/2009/01/the-legend-of-nags-head/