OBX Waterfall Airbnb B&B & OBX Beach Barn Retreat

08/12/2026

08/03/2026

What is a False Crawl?

For sea turtles, a false crawl takes place when a female turtle leaves the ocean to lay a nest but does not end up doing so. There are many reasons this can happen, including sand characteristics, lighting, obstructions, and people.

It takes a lot of energy for a sea turtle to crawl out of the ocean and make a nest, so false crawls can impact on nesting success. As you can see from this picture, a female turtle crawled in many different directions before deciding to return to the ocean without laying a nest. N.E.S.T. volunteers have observed ~35 false crawls so far this season.

We can help female sea turtles out by making sure lights facing the beach are sea turtle-friendly (amber lighting) or are turned out in the evening, sand holes are filled in, and beach chairs, tents, and toys are removed from the beach daily.

If you do see a sea turtle on the sand, please move away from the turtle and call the N.E.S.T. Hotline at (252) 441-8622. We know it is tempting to take photos or to show the turtle to others with lights, but both can startle the turtle and cause it to false crawl!
This conservation work for protected sea turtles in the northern Outer Banks is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (ES Permit )

Click here to find out about upcoming events involving N.E.S.T. - https://www.nestobx.org/events

08/03/2026

WELCOME TO OUR 2026 ARTISTS. We had some recent cancellations so we have some new artists in our show. Come see our regular exhibitors and the incredible creativity the Outer Banks has to offer. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: September 9 & 10, 10-5 Wednesday, 10-4 Thursday at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk.
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08/03/2026

This is a wonderful service for residents & visitors to the Outer Banks! Please share & get the word out! obxmobility.com

We love supporting local businesses that make the Outer Banks an even better place to visit!

A big thank you to Noelle and OBX Beach Mobility for providing a beach chair when it was needed. We appreciate your willingness to help and all you do to make our beaches more accessible.

If you or someone you know needs beach mobility equipment while visiting the Outer Banks, please keep OBX Beach Mobility (obxbeachmobility.com) in mind!
This conservation work for protected sea turtles in the northern Outer Banks is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (ES Permit )

Click here to find out about upcoming events involving N.E.S.T. - https://www.nestobx.org/events

08/03/2026

Also had the honor to meet this beautiful lady several years ago on OBX at our friend James Melvin’s Studio!

💙 Our crew was honored to meet Ruby Bridges last weekend!! Truly an amazing hero and a living part of history. Thank you for stopping by and spending time with us!

07/22/2026

06/28/2026

Stoooookeddd to be back on the Outer Banks for a night of jams at Cravings Tap Shack on July 5th! 🙌🏾 Outer Banks Seaside Vacations

06/27/2026

If you're traveling through the Town of Duck on the morning of Friday, July 3, please plan for increased traffic and delays due to the annual 4th of July Parade.

While Duck Road (NC 12) will remain open with all traffic lanes accessible, increased pedestrian activity and slow-moving vehicles are expected to cause congestion between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The parade will take place from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Following the parade, everyone is invited to the Community Celebration at Duck Town Park beginning at 10:00 a.m., featuring live music, complimentary snow cones and watermelon, and the presentation of parade awards.

For more information about the Town of Duck's 4th of July Parade, visit: https://ducknc.gov/recreation-special-events/4th-of-july/

04/14/2026