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Don’t Let Jelly Fish Crash Your Beach Day In Nags Head

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Ah, the sun is shining, and you’re enjoying a beautiful day at in Nags Head. It’s hot (no surprise there!), so you decide to take a dip in the ocean. And there you are, swimming along and minding your own business when you feel it: the tell-tale burning that comes from getting stung by a […]

Re-Opening Update

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Amidst social distancing, shelter in place rules, working from home and school closures, our days are different and our challenges, unique. Parents are trying to figure out how they can work and educate their children at the same time. The elderly and home-bound are more isolated than ever before. Grocery stores and retailers are facing […]

Nags Head Beach Umbrellas And Accessories

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I remember when a beach umbrella meant one thing. A thin aluminum pole with a canvas that would offer shade directly under it. My father would take the pole and wedge it back and forth into the pliant sand until it was deep enough to stay there by itself. This was a beach umbrella..no thrills, […]

The Beach Umbrella Marks The Spot

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I want to mark my spot on the beach. It is never just me coming to the beach but about 4 or 5 other people all vying for space in the random spot I have chosen on the Outer Banks beach sand. And I will have bags full of beach gear that I have to […]

Essential Outer Banks Beach Gear: Swimsuits And Beyond

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So what are the essential beach gear items you need for your trip to the Outer Banks. I will stick with the basics with what I call essential beach gear items. These beach gear essentials probably go without saying. Accordingly I am going to quickly list out the categories that seem like the most important […]