Hatteras Island is laced with several shops that are sure to fit all of your shopping needs while visiting. One of the latest to pop up is Coastal Cottage Outfitters, a family-run business started by Marylin Epping and her husband and local contractor, Mike Epping and their daughter, Jessica. Often times you'll also catch their sweet little mascot, Maya, a precious dog they adopted, peacefully hanging out behind the counter while you shop.
Hatteras Island offers a different vacation venue in the Fall than the summer. The traffic isn't quite so thick on the infamous scenic byway and the lines aren't quite so long in the island's handful of grocery stores. The warm summer breeze takes on a crisp air and even the most inexperienced of anglers is practically guaranteed to get a bite on their line. Not sure what to do? Check out our list of "Top 5" things to do on Hatteras Island this fall.
A waterman can take on about as many roles as there are creatures in the sea. Weathered by time, their war stories with mother nature and her elements can be read like an open book on the lines of their sun-kissed faces. To touch his or her hands, oh those hands, is to be taken through space and time into the middle of the open sea, onto a tiny little shad boat, pulling nets while the sun beats down on your back. The water winks back at you in approval because she knows for every mouth you'll feed, she'll collect ten fold. She is to be respected.
This Friday, May 31 the Dare County Arts Council will be hosting the inaugural Rock the Cape festival from 2-10pm at Koru Village’s Beach Klub in Avon. Rock The Cape will be a kick-off-to-summer festival to benefit the Dare County Arts Council program outreach on Cape Hatteras and the Community Music School.
We don’t want you to miss out on anything while you are here on vacation this summer! Memorial Day is right around the corner and this week will kick-off another great summer season here on Hatteras Island. With guests all about and warm weather, the events light up this time of year. Live music, family fun events, art classes, day trip events and so much more are waiting for you on the Outer Banks! If you will be here in May, be sure to check out these awesome events. Be sure to stay tuned to our Calendar of Events page for all events going on daily. Each month we will be highlighting some great family fun events on our blog page!
If you love horseback riding, then Equine Adventures has just what you need for your Hatteras Island adventure! Back in December 2012, a group of Midgett Realty employees took an afternoon group ride with Equine Adventures! The ride is absolutely beautiful and peaceful at that.
It was a perfect day for the Hatteras Village Christmas Parade this past Saturday, December 8, at 2pm. The weather was beautiful with sunny skies, and warmer temperatures than during past parades. Islanders gathered along the streets of Hatteras Village to see the decorated floats, golf carts, boats, horses and more. Children were delighted to see all the decorations, and Santa, of course, who was on top of the last ride, the Hatteras Fire Engine #1!
Fall is in the air, and it’s a wonderful time to visit Hatteras Island! Autum brings more beauty and tranquility to Hatteras. Enjoy the uncrowded beaches, cool temperatures, and the serenity of fall! There are also some great events going on this time of year. If you are planning a vacation during the fall months, here are some great events you don’t wait to miss out on! We can’t wait to have you here, and for you to experience great events while you are on vacation!
Day at the Docks will be held from September 13-16, 2012 in Hatteras Village on the waterfront! The Annual Day at the Docks on Hatteras Island brings local fishing families and tourists together on the waterfront for a celebration of life long traditions! This is a wonderful event for everyone, residents and visitors, all are welcome to come out and join us for a day of fun. There are fun activities going on throughout the day for all ages. We hope to see you there!
A free program is being offered at Chicamacomico Life Saving Station, The Real Taffy of Torpedo Junction. This will be the last performance presented by native resident Carol Dillon and will be video graphed in order to preserve this treasured piece of American History.
