Southern Breeze

07/22/2023

LOTS of places to get local produce and a taste of Summer!

From Corolla to Hatteras, Manteo to Currituck, farmers markets and craft shows are a way of life during the summer months and holiday seasons.

06/30/2023

https://outerbanksthisweek.com/blog/head-boats-fish-ocean-too

For the average family, an ocean fishing charter is a distant dream – private, luxury and expensive! Many people travel to the Outer Banks understanding its...

01/03/2023

A sunny 65 degree day and this view - there’s always something to be thankful for!

10/21/2022

Did you know that biological science technicians at Cape Hatteras National Seashore carefully track, learn from and protect hundreds of sea turtle nests each summer? While human [Read More]

10/11/2022

Things we see in the fall… 😊

10/10/2022

Today’s haul!

10/02/2022

You never know what you might catch on Rodanthe Pier. Check out the sea horse released safely .

09/28/2022

Sometimes these sunsets are beyond words…

09/21/2022

This is pretty cool!

Tomorrow!

Tune in to our page at 6 p.m. (ET) on September 22 to watch biological science technicians from Cape Hatteras National Seashore excavate a sea turtle nest on Ocracoke Island! 🐢

They will count empty eggshells, collect unhatched eggs, and occasionally find live and/or deceased hatchlings during these excavations. While the biological technicians perform their examination of the nest, a park ranger will present a program on sea turtles and share what the biologists have found.



📸 Cape Hatteras National Seashore

[Image description: A closeup view of eggs in a sea turtle nest. Eight eggs are partially visible in the sand.]

09/18/2022

BIG things are happening - we have more beach to love! 3 houses were moved away from the ocean this week giving us our beach back. The 4th home will be moved in October.

09/13/2022

09/12/2022

Cape Hatteras National Seashore, in partnership with Outer Banks Forever and the Outer Banks Lighthouse Society, will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first lighting of the Bodie Island Light…

09/05/2022

You might think it’s cute when wildlife comes right up to you on the beach. But don’t be fooled. This behavior is not normal--and it’s not because you’re a gull whisperer, either.

When animals continuously find food near humans, they start to connect the dots. And why spend time and energy finding your own food when you can just steal some cheese crackers from the toddler on the beach? Wild animals need to be able to fend for themselves, using their unique adaptations to find natural food that is healthy for them. And when they get too close to humans, accidents can occur, leading to injuries to people or animals.

So, even though you’re a generous person who’s happy to share your snack with a gull in need—please refrain. Keep the wildlife wild by limiting the people food to the people, and cleaning up after yourself.

Alt text: A ring-billed gull looks straight at the camera, at close distance.
Photo by H. Prokop

09/01/2022

With a total of 373 turtle nests recorded along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) as of the end of August, 2022 is a banner year for the sea turtle nesting season, with the second-highest number of nests reported since data collection began. Sea turtle nests laid by loggerheads, green turtl...

07/28/2022

07/26/2022

There’s always something new to try on Hatteras Island!
https://islandfreepress.org/outer-banks-driving-on-the-beach/cape-hatteras-national-seashore-launches-kayak-with-a-ranger-program/?fbclid=IwAR29uFavcheMyaUFUFi9PA-ngG99KtF8NfCiXiiKsdoTxYPtPubZZ1WgGxc&fs=e&s=cl

The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) recently announced a new summertime program, Kayak with a Ranger, which explores the salt marshes and surrounding waters of the Pamlico Sound Starting on Monday, July 25, and running through Labor Day, September 5, CHNS will be offering this program on Mond...

07/21/2022

Heads up!

The N.C. Department of Transportation will reportedly be changing the speed limit for a busy section of U.S. 158 in lower Currituck County from 55 to 45 mph next week. But local leaders say more needs to be done to address safety issues along the main connection between the Outer Banks and the mid-A...

07/21/2022

This is SO important! The hole you leave on the beach may be the one that stops the ATV carrying the lifeguard on his way to save YOUR loved one!

Learn about the dangers of digging holes on the beach, and how you can safely, have a good time on the beaches of the Outer Banks.

07/16/2022

How cool would it be to take a walk on the beach and find one of these?

07/11/2022

Something cool to do!

Three super moons in a row (June, July, and August)! A super moon means the full or new moon comes within 90% of its closest approach to earth. This means it will appear bigger and brighter than a regular full moon. June’s Strawberry Moon was the brightest (pictured below), but this Wednesday, July 13th, the Super Buck Moon will be visible - named after the new antlers that emerge from a buck’s forehead around this time of the year. Every culture has a different name for the moon based on what happens at that time of year.

Every week on Tuesday evenings at 9:30pm you can meet a Park Ranger for the Dark Skies Over Hatteras program. Meet in the parking lot for Beach Access Ramp 43 and bring blankets or chairs for an evening of stars and stories on the beach.

Alt Text: The June super moon lights the dark sky behind the silhouette of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
NPS Photo by B. Candalor

07/11/2022

Meet Southern Breeze! If you are interested in staying with us in 2023, please send us a private message for available dates!

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07/09/2022

07/05/2022

The N.C. Ferry System’s Swan Quarter-Ocracoke and Cedar Island-Ocracoke ferry routes will be resuming full summer service today, Friday, July 1, after completion of critical [Read More]

05/29/2022

We have collected a long list of fun items for you, family and friends to complete while you are visiting the Outer Banks of North Carolina. For the adventurous outdoorsmen to the quiet oceanside hammock reader. Challenge yourself to step out your comfort zone and mark off as many bucket list items....

05/29/2022

Another great idea for your vacation bucket list!

The Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA) is proud to announce that the 85th Season of The Lost Colony, presented by PNC, opens May 27th, 2022. New [Read More]

04/27/2022

If you haven’t done this yet, it’s worth adding to your bucket list!

Lace up your tennis shoes and prepare for the ultimate trek up the 219-steps of the Bodie Island Lighthouse for the 2022 season beginning this [Read More]

04/10/2022

New views on your trip to Southern Breeze!

Hundreds of residents and visitors were in line at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, to be among the first folks to take in the [Read More]

02/10/2022

I can’t wait! How about you??

38 more sunrises until the first day of Spring!🌅