Outer Banks, North Carolina, one of my favorite areas on the East Coast. However, I don’t think you could get me to live there. A couple of ships that I sailed on use to pull into Morehead City, NC. I remember those little ferry boats! Thanks Marc! Ram 👍🏼👍🏽
we were there the week before you, Sept 12 thru 16... made reservation back in May for one of those electric sites (B-33) it really is a great campground.... had reservations for a couple more nights at Ocracoke but never made it, van broke down coming off the ferry .... spent the next 26 hours waiting on AAA to get us.... you video brought back a good memory
Something I can bank on...🙃 Marc, your coverage of the area is extensive, according to your write-up. Sounds like something I can bank on, this evening. Gord
I was born in Jacksonville NC and love spending time in the OBX. We camped at the OBX Campground behind Kitty Hawk. Looking forward to getting back there. PS> I would go crabbin every summer and fall on the Bay off of Turkey Point. Nice job.
Thanks BBB! Glad that you enjoyed this one, and we couldn't think of a better compliment than one from a local. It sounds like you've made some wonderful memories on the Outer Banks!
looking forward to this one. We were in the OBX for 5 nights last week. Absolutely great place. Very friendly folks and the weather was exceptional as well. As always safe travels....
Love the video. We go to the Outer Banks every year but I still learned a few things and loved the scenery! This is my first video with you and I look forward to more. Thanks!
My ohh my, I would be in full freak out mode if I was driving in the dark with water breaching and flooding. Carolinas are prone to significant flooding so if I ever went to outer banks, significant amount of research would have to be made on my part in light of weather patterns and all that.
It wasn't that much of a biggie. Just take it slow and keep an eye out. However, some of those NPS campgrounds are very susceptible to flooding, most notably Frisco.
In the 70's my ex was stationed at the navy base which was near the old Cape Hatteras Lighthouse location. This was long before the lighthouse was moved. It's been my favorite light ever since. You brought back some nice memories, as I loved the Outer Banks. I always wanted to go back. Maybe someday...
It was really nice to see the sea shore with all it's inlets and grassy islands. The lighthouses are such historical treasures. I was impressed that you climbed the stairs to the top!
That lighthouse climb was really rather trivial compared to most hikes, Suzane. We didn't want to pass up the opportunity to see one from the inside, as well as get a bird's eye view of the area -- especially because it's so flat out there, and because we can't launch our drone in a National Seashore.
Great job showing the beauty of OBX. I will be going to Ocracoke Island for a week, leaving Sunday. Since I live on southern coastal NC, we will be taking the Cedar Island Ferry. So, I'll be interested to see your video of that area. While on Ocracoke, we always take the Hatteras Ferry to spend some time on that portion of the Outer Banks. I can't recall a time that I've been on Hwy 12 that I haven't had to deal with over wash at some portion. Be sure and give your vehicle a good bath. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels.
Thank you Shelley, and have a great time! Although the tease said "Cedar Island" I was speaking of the area more broadly -- we actually stayed right on the water on private property in Davis, so we renamed next week's episode "Down East". And oh yeah, everything got a thorough hose-down after this week.
@@GrandAdventure, yes, I understand. Cedar Island, Down East, Davis ....to me, it's all "out there" and I figured you were talking about "that area". Did you get to do any fishing while you were out there? Safe travels.
@@shelleywalker6225 we did not, unfortunately. Our spot in Davis would've been perfect to get the kayak out onto Core Sound and that was the plan, but as you'll see we had to pack up quickly and run to avoid the surge from Ian.
In that case, Bert, put OBX on your list! Keep an eye on when the reservation window opens for the NPS campsites within the National Seashore. If you don't mind being marooned on an island with few provisions available, we loved the Okracoke Campground. Otherwise, the second nicest is where we were in this episode: Oregon Inlet Campground, which is the only one with W/E sites. You can still ferry to Okracoke from there, but you also have access to supplies in Nags Head as well as easy access to the Bodie Island and Hatteras lighthouses, Kitty Hawk, Roanoke Island, etc. Beware the back loops of the Frisco Campground, for we've heard (and the NPS acknowledges) that those loops frequently flood.
Thanks Marc... definitely worth the wait. Great video presentation.. I'm really glad you had excellent weather for this portion of your east coast visit. This is a place I have never visited before. More to add to my bucket list. What was the aftermath from Ian in this area. I hope not much damage, if any. It takes so long for new growth to fill in from hurricane thrashing. Gord
Glad you enjoyed it Gord, thank you! We can definitely recommend a week here. Although we weren't there post-Ian, given it's location and given the impact where next week's video was filmed, we can't imagine that there was much damage in the Hatteras area apart from some relatively minor coastal flooding.
Thank you for another great video. You always give us all the best video and great information about the areas you go. You have the best quality of picture and sound on all your videos. Keep up the good work.
Nice video Marc, good info. We went through that area last year. I really enjoyed the Wright Bros National Memorial. I'm sorry you missed the wild horses roaming the beach on the North end of OBX, at the Currituck Outer Banks Preserve just north of Corolla. It's quite an experience, driving on the beach amongst wild Portuguese horses that have been breeding there hundreds of years.
Been to OBX many times. You did a great job capturing, for those who have never been, a test of the OBX life. Music and voice over was hot and distorted and hard to listen to. Hope you can tone it down a bit. Thank you!
Yeah, we appreciate that feedback. We agree that it was recorded too hot, and have fixed that in subsequent episodes. We appreciate your insight as an Outer Banks regular!
Did you get to see the wild horses? Also, the Hatteras lighthouse had to be moved because the ocean was getting too close. In 1999 it was moved 2900 feet back from the shore. Great video
@@GrandAdventure We are back in Fort Worth after our trip to Angel fire NM area. Next is a local rally at the casino in Durant OK 9-12 Nov then to Biloxi 5-9 of Dec. 😉
@@WILDEBILL308 it sounds like you'll be at the rally as we're passing through AL/MS/LA. We're going to be in Port A for Thanksgiving, then high-tail it back.
Rex, that Eddyline Fathom is 16'. Our Necky Looksha Sport that my sister was paddling in this episode is 14.5'. We profiled that Eddyline in a video segment back when we bought it earlier this summer: ruclips.net/video/jh5nPcKzI4E/видео.html
cir·cu·i·tous /sərˈkyo͞oədəs/ Learn to pronounce adjective (of a route or journey) longer than the most direct way. "the canal followed a circuitous route"
Glad to have you as guest in our state
Happy to be there, Don! You get one more NC episode this season, next week.
More fun than I had last week.. I'd attach my rod to the kayak and troll as I paddle.. Ten dollars and no elevator? 😂 Thanks GA
Thanks as always J! Here's wishing you a better week this week.
Bodie is pronounced like “body”, so like Body Island. Thanks for the video. We live a few hours away, camp at least once a year at Oregon Inlet.
Appreciate the correction, thank you and thanks for watching!
Yup. He even shows the marble plaque at the door - "Body's lighthouse." I'm a kinda local, too.
And, then he said "fres-nel" lens.
I've Lived on Knotts Island for 2yrs now & still haven't made it to these places (too much homesteading work) . Thanks for the video. ✌💚🌸
Our pleasure, thanks for watching! Soon you'll have the time to get out more to explore.
Outer Banks, North Carolina, one of my favorite areas on the East Coast.
However, I don’t think you could get me to live there.
A couple of ships that I sailed on use to pull into Morehead City, NC.
I remember those little ferry boats!
Thanks Marc!
Ram
👍🏼👍🏽
Morehead City is in the next episode! We couldn't live there either, but we sure enjoyed our visit.
we were there the week before you, Sept 12 thru 16... made reservation back in May for one of those electric sites (B-33) it really is a great campground.... had reservations for a couple more nights at Ocracoke but never made it, van broke down coming off the ferry .... spent the next 26 hours waiting on AAA to get us.... you video brought back a good memory
Well that positively sucks, Tim. Happy to give you back your glass half full.
Another great video rich with interesting views and info.How cool to have sis with you👍Thanks again Marc.
Thanks as always Brooke! It was wonderful having her join us.
Something I can bank on...🙃
Marc, your coverage of the area is extensive, according to your write-up. Sounds like something I can bank on, this evening.
Gord
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@@GrandAdventure That's why they call them the Outer Banks, Marc... they're way out there!?:)
I was born in Jacksonville NC and love spending time in the OBX. We camped at the OBX Campground behind Kitty Hawk. Looking forward to getting back there. PS> I would go crabbin every summer and fall on the Bay off of Turkey Point. Nice job.
Thanks BBB! Glad that you enjoyed this one, and we couldn't think of a better compliment than one from a local. It sounds like you've made some wonderful memories on the Outer Banks!
Excellent presentation. Very informative. Thank you.
Thank YOU Barbara!
looking forward to this one. We were in the OBX for 5 nights last week. Absolutely great place. Very friendly folks and the weather was exceptional as well. As always safe travels....
It truly is, Shawn. Safe travels to you as well! Hope to see you at tonight's premiere event.
Love the video. We go to the Outer Banks every year but I still learned a few things and loved the scenery! This is my first video with you and I look forward to more. Thanks!
We're thrilled to have you along, Tammy! Thank you, and welcome aboard.
Lovely video of many of my favorite places in the OBX.
Thank you very much Donna!
great informational video Marc. thank you. looking forward to seeing your next video. thanks Don
Glad you enjoyed it Don, thank you!
Loved the video, Marc. It must have been great to share a paddle with your sister.
Thanks Gerald! It was fun getting her out there, although I had a hard time overcoming her nervousness that she was going to roll the thing.
Sorry Marc, Was Here to watch and chat but started to not feel good, So went to lay down. Great Show....
Thanks buddy! Keep healing.
My ohh my, I would be in full freak out mode if I was driving in the dark with water breaching and flooding. Carolinas are prone to significant flooding so if I ever went to outer banks, significant amount of research would have to be made on my part in light of weather patterns and all that.
It wasn't that much of a biggie. Just take it slow and keep an eye out. However, some of those NPS campgrounds are very susceptible to flooding, most notably Frisco.
In the 70's my ex was stationed at the navy base which was near the old Cape Hatteras Lighthouse location. This was long before the lighthouse was moved. It's been my favorite light ever since. You brought back some nice memories, as I loved the Outer Banks. I always wanted to go back. Maybe someday...
Make that someday today, Veta Sue. Thanks for sharing your memories!
We love it there we go several times year
There's a lot to love about OBX, Susan.
It was really nice to see the sea shore with all it's inlets and grassy islands. The lighthouses are such historical treasures. I was impressed that you climbed the stairs to the top!
That lighthouse climb was really rather trivial compared to most hikes, Suzane. We didn't want to pass up the opportunity to see one from the inside, as well as get a bird's eye view of the area -- especially because it's so flat out there, and because we can't launch our drone in a National Seashore.
@@GrandAdventure You are quite fit Marc! I admire that. I am not able to do as much as I would like because of my back. But I always try. 🙂
Always appreciate your advice Marc. We are going to OBX.
I'm jealous! You'll have a ball, Dennis.
Good one Mark, enjoyed it, thank you!
Thank you Wink!
Great job showing the beauty of OBX. I will be going to Ocracoke Island for a week, leaving Sunday. Since I live on southern coastal NC, we will be taking the Cedar Island Ferry. So, I'll be interested to see your video of that area. While on Ocracoke, we always take the Hatteras Ferry to spend some time on that portion of the Outer Banks. I can't recall a time that I've been on Hwy 12 that I haven't had to deal with over wash at some portion. Be sure and give your vehicle a good bath. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels.
Thank you Shelley, and have a great time! Although the tease said "Cedar Island" I was speaking of the area more broadly -- we actually stayed right on the water on private property in Davis, so we renamed next week's episode "Down East". And oh yeah, everything got a thorough hose-down after this week.
@@GrandAdventure, yes, I understand. Cedar Island, Down East, Davis ....to me, it's all "out there" and I figured you were talking about "that area". Did you get to do any fishing while you were out there? Safe travels.
@@shelleywalker6225 we did not, unfortunately. Our spot in Davis would've been perfect to get the kayak out onto Core Sound and that was the plan, but as you'll see we had to pack up quickly and run to avoid the surge from Ian.
Thank you for another informative video Mark.
Thank you as always!
Thanks Mark, always wanted to go there. I only live 10 hrs from there. We had to stay close to home because of family. We can now travel freely.
In that case, Bert, put OBX on your list! Keep an eye on when the reservation window opens for the NPS campsites within the National Seashore. If you don't mind being marooned on an island with few provisions available, we loved the Okracoke Campground. Otherwise, the second nicest is where we were in this episode: Oregon Inlet Campground, which is the only one with W/E sites. You can still ferry to Okracoke from there, but you also have access to supplies in Nags Head as well as easy access to the Bodie Island and Hatteras lighthouses, Kitty Hawk, Roanoke Island, etc. Beware the back loops of the Frisco Campground, for we've heard (and the NPS acknowledges) that those loops frequently flood.
Great video. Thank you.
Thank you so much Rabbi! And thank you for your support.
Interesting area
Indeed it is, Norm. May be worthwhile to strike out east one of these seasons.
Fantastic
Thank you for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
I liked it
Thank you!
Thanks Marc... definitely worth the wait. Great video presentation.. I'm really glad you had excellent weather for this portion of your east coast visit.
This is a place I have never visited before. More to add to my bucket list.
What was the aftermath from Ian in this area. I hope not much damage, if any. It takes so long for new growth to fill in from hurricane thrashing.
Gord
Glad you enjoyed it Gord, thank you! We can definitely recommend a week here. Although we weren't there post-Ian, given it's location and given the impact where next week's video was filmed, we can't imagine that there was much damage in the Hatteras area apart from some relatively minor coastal flooding.
@@GrandAdventure Thanks Marc. I'm glad you don't suspect there was much damage there at all.
Gord
Thank you for another great video. You always give us all the best video and great information about the areas you go. You have the best quality of picture and sound on all your videos. Keep up the good work.
So nice of you Danette, thank you very much!
Nice video Marc, good info. We went through that area last year. I really enjoyed the Wright Bros National Memorial. I'm sorry you missed the wild horses roaming the beach on the North end of OBX, at the Currituck Outer Banks Preserve just north of Corolla. It's quite an experience, driving on the beach amongst wild Portuguese horses that have been breeding there hundreds of years.
We can only imagine that experience, Tom. Thank you!
Wonderful areas up there. Thanks Marc for the great video.
Thank you Joyce!
Been to OBX many times. You did a great job capturing, for those who have never been, a test of the OBX life. Music and voice over was hot and distorted and hard to listen to. Hope you can tone it down a bit. Thank you!
Yeah, we appreciate that feedback. We agree that it was recorded too hot, and have fixed that in subsequent episodes. We appreciate your insight as an Outer Banks regular!
Fantastic episode! I absolutely love the OBX and you did a great job capturing it's essence. Great job!
Thank you so very much!
Nice little island town 👍 beautiful views thanks for sharing this with us
Thanks as always for watching! Always enjoy seeing you at the Premieres.
Should have gotten up with me while you were on Ocracoke
Is Laurin (sp?) the sister whom Zoey loves so much? The episode was most enjoyable, as always. Warmest regards, G&L
Greg, Zoe's never met someone she didn't love to death. 😄Appreciate it as always!
Did you get to see the wild horses? Also, the Hatteras lighthouse had to be moved because the ocean was getting too close. In 1999 it was moved 2900 feet back from the shore. Great video
Alas we didn't get to see the wild horses. The Oregon Inlet Life-Saving Station had to be moved back, too. Fascinating stories.
Could you share if you remember the shop on Ocracoke where you filmed the pottery “heads”? Thanks
That was a coffee shop in Avon, Steve. Darned if I recall the name, however.
Great video. With the season winding down where are you going to "winter"? Back out west near the slopes? What route are you taking west?
Thanks Bill! We'll be wintering in SLC for ski season per usual, heading back along the Gulf Coast and through the Southwest.
@@GrandAdventure We are back in Fort Worth after our trip to Angel fire NM area. Next is a local rally at the casino in Durant OK 9-12 Nov then to Biloxi 5-9 of Dec. 😉
@@WILDEBILL308 it sounds like you'll be at the rally as we're passing through AL/MS/LA. We're going to be in Port A for Thanksgiving, then high-tail it back.
@@GrandAdventure One of these days we will be in the same area and can visit. To bad neither of us travel anywhere.
How long is your kayak?
Rex, that Eddyline Fathom is 16'. Our Necky Looksha Sport that my sister was paddling in this episode is 14.5'. We profiled that Eddyline in a video segment back when we bought it earlier this summer: ruclips.net/video/jh5nPcKzI4E/видео.html
Do you remember what site number you were using?
I had to look it up, but it was 27-C.
You must try the treats at HIGHER GROUNDS coffee and Icecream shop. 2 miles from the WRIGHT brothers memorial. Kill Devil Hills.
Next time through we will.
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