Turning Tide OBX

05/29/2026

Got a piece of rebar in the sidewall of our tire. Want to recommend Tire Choice Auto Service in Manteo:
- had an appointment in a couple hours
- changed the tire, put the spare and jack away for me
Felt like they cared. Small town service at a good price.

05/28/2026

Trip to the Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo today where we released painted lady butterflies

05/20/2026

History of the Hatteras light house - how she got to where she is today.

05/12/2026

Hey Stargazers … Blue Moon this month! May has a second full moon on the 31st. Enjoy!!

A Rare Blue Moon Is Coming! 🌙✨

On May 31, 2026, skywatchers will witness a rare calendrical Blue Moon—a phenomenon that occurs roughly every 2.5 years when a second full moon rises in a single calendar month.

While it won't actually be blue in color, this May Blue Moon is extra special because it’s also a micromoon. This means the moon is at its farthest point from Earth, making it appear slightly smaller and dimmer than usual. It will be shining brightly near the star Antares in the Scorpius constellation—a perfect night for stargazing!

📆 Date: May 31, 2026
⏰ Best viewing: After sunset through the night
📍 Where to look: Toward the southeast (or anywhere in the sky—just look up!)

Find a quiet place, look up, and enjoy the rare beauty of the Blue Moon. 🌌

05/02/2026

Extensive ongoing restoration of the Hatteras lighthouse will keep it closed throughout 2026. Don’t make the trip and be disappointed.

04/26/2026

Jennette’s is open! Beautiful decking!!

04/18/2026

Jesse scored again!! 87” sandbar shark!

03/29/2026

Beach access has been restored! These pictures are from opposite perspectives but I have tried to show how bad the winter storms affected our beach access and how it has been fixed. Pre- and post views

03/28/2026

Let me show you why I posted several weeks ago about Blackbeard the pirate who terrorized the Outer Banks. We redecorated the first floor bedroom. Heading towards a Davy Jones locker theme!

11/01/2025

Need incentive to fish Memorial Day weekend … great cobia fishing is only 200yds off the beach!