Outer/Inner Banks Paradise Places to Go

20/10/2024

THIS WEEK! Our 11th Annual TINY Art Show will be this Wednesday, 10/23/24. The doors open at 5:30 p.m.

As a reminder, all of the art will be priced at $20 each. The money raised at this art show will be added to the endowment for the Wayne Fulcher Art Scholarship. Whether the original pieces of art were created by professional artists, amateur artists, students, adults or children, all pieces are the same price.

This is the 11th year that we've had this show. Every year after we wrap up one of our Tiny Art Shows, I wonder if there is enough interest in the show to keep having it. But the interest has remained high so far and the TINY Art keeps rolling in.

Want to see the artwork that has come in so far? Take a look at our album on FB. We are adding images of the art to the album as fast as we can in anticipation for next week's show.
Just use this link to see the photos!
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https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=theswellartgallery&set=a.958041396338154

We hope to see you there!

20/10/2024

06/10/2024

Fill in your holes! These 4 hatchlings were found by Holmes Beach Code Enforcement this morning. They were stuck in the hole using up energy they need for their long swim to the floating sargassum line where they will spend the next few years. You can prevent this! Fill in your holes and spread the word that by filling our holes and leaving the beach flat, we can all help share the beach with sea turtles!

[The officer called AMITW at 1-941-301-8434 to report the hatchlings and they were safely released to the Gulf]

06/10/2024

A town on the Outer Banks issued a public plea to beachgoers about the dangers of digging holes on the oceanfront just hours before a man died at a New Jersey beach when a hole collapsed on him.

06/10/2024

Please help us keep the beaches safe by filling in holes and following Leave No Trace principles. When holes are not filled in, they can become dangerous obstacles for emergency vehicles, humans, and sea turtles.

From the tracks left by this adult nesting sea turtle, we can see that she accidently fell into a man-made hole. Falling into this hole deterred her from laying a nest, but luckily she made it out on her own. Not all turtles or hatchlings are this lucky and can be injured or become stuck, leaving them open to predators and exposure.

Last year, the final sea turtle nest of the season was found on October 31.

Learn more about Leave No Trace principles at https://www.nps.gov/articles/leave-no-trace-seven-principles.htm

NPS photo / J. Lander
Alt text: A large hole dug into the sandy beach with sea turtle tracks coming to and from the ocean in the background.

06/10/2024

06/10/2024

06/10/2024

WEDNESDAY, June 20 (HealthDay News) -- Digging that hole to China on a sandy beach is a summertime rite of passage for many kids. But a new report reveals that those holes -- even fairly shallow ones -- can collapse and kill. By sifting through news reports and other...

01/10/2024

01/10/2024

The NC mountains are calling, and they need your support!

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina has activated their Emergency and Disaster Response Fund to accept and disburse funds supporting recovery from the catastrophic impacts of flooding from Hurricane Helene in Western NC.

Please consider making a donation to the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina's Emergency and Disaster Response Fund on this link: https://cfwnc.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1332.

Photo courtesy of Nelson Aerial Productions.

01/10/2024

With Imperfectionz Art – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

01/10/2024

Can’t believe what we are seeing here in western Watauga County. Resiliency amidst the destruction.

01/10/2024

30/09/2024

Listen to your GPS systems. 64 is not functional at this time due to damage on the bridge

26/09/2024

Here is your opportunity to shop for the holidays. A treasure trove of local Artists, Crafters and Makers of the most wonderful offerings. 2 days of shopping as we wait for you to see and buy all we have to offer