The best beaches are in and the “Lighthouse Beach” in Buxton has made Dr. Beach’s list of top 10 beaches for 2022. With Ocracoke Island’s Lifeguarded Beach, also on Cape Hatteras National Seashore, holding the top spot, the Outer Banks is holding firm as the nation’s hottest spot to visit again and again. Dr. Beach: Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, aka “Dr. Beach”, is a Professor and Director of the...
Did you know that the Cape Hatteras National Seashore was the nation’s first official national seashore, established in 1937? Its purpose was to preserve, which has helped sustain the island’s natural beauty, creating the scenic treasure that brings you back to the seashore year after year. While this is a National Park, there are certain required permits and licenses that are in place that help park officials preserve these lands...
Did you know the Outer Banks was ranked the number one “Best Family Beach Vacation in the USA”? It’s no surprise to us that our little slice of heaven shines proudly from the top of the list. With clean, white beaches, the scenic byway, enough history to fill 20 textbooks and plenty of ways to keep even the largest thrill seeker happy, it’s kind of a given! Hatteras Island literally...
One of the things that draws people to Hatteras Island is its uniquely pristine beaches. Unlike neighboring beaches up and down the coastline, our seashore isn’t overloaded with giant billboard advertisements on benches, sailboats, and airplanes. Discarded waste isn’t flying out of overly filled trashcans on populated boardwalks and there isn’t a grid of umbrellas every 8 feet because there are nearly 70 miles of beautiful beachfront for you to...
Packing up and driving to the beach is an adventure unlike any other and one that everyone should experience. That being said, Hatteras Island is not just any ordinary beach. Once you drive over the newly constructed Marc Basnight Bridge and onto our stretch of seashore, prepare to sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. We’re a laid-back bunch, so come and join us and settle comfortably into vacation mode....
It’s no secret that living on a barrier island, you are a little more exposed to the elements than you would be hundreds of miles inland of the coast. With that unique nature comes some resilience and flexibility, as well as some knowledge that is seemingly basic, but also imperative to navigating one’s surroundings. If you have ever vacationed on Hatteras Island during a time surrounding a weather event, chances...
In your pre-arrival emails, we send you a list of items to bring with you such as paper products, toiletries and so on. When the seasons shift, you’ll still want to bring those items, but it can be a little more difficult to know what clothes to pack, because the temperatures are different and it can be a bit of a guessing game as to what’s too much and what’s...
It’s no secret that the Midgett Realty team loves Hatteras Island! We like to encourage our guests to do their part in keeping the seashore clean: to refrain from littering, to preserve energy when and where they can (for instance, maybe don’t leave all of the windows open in the house when the AC is running), and to recycle, so that we can continue to enjoy these pristine beaches that...
Hatteras Island lovers rejoice! Village Market Red & White has opened its doors under the new management of co-owners Charles Graham and Wes Sigmon. Charles and Wes are maintaining the tradition of a family business, just as it has been since its original opening by locals Caleb and Alonzo (“A.J.”) Stowe back in 1866, all the way until its most recent former owners, the Burrus family. Rich in island history,...
One of the things that is so striking about Hatteras Island is the clear view of the sky and the feeling of wide-open space. There are no sky scrapers or late night light pollution blocking your view. In fact, on a clear day (or night), you often feel like you’re standing at the edge of the Earth, staring out at all of creation. A total solar eclipse is rare, but...
People who love art tend to love the Outer Banks. There is so much scenery, wildlife and natural beauty to draw inspiration from. With that, there is an abundance of talent on Hatteras Island, making it an art lover’s haven. Each village has a gallery or two, but the central area for galleries and studios on Hatteras Island is in the quaint little village of Frisco, also known as “Gallery...
For many, Hatteras Island is more than just a vacation destination. It is a home away from home, a place people come year after year, time and again. It is a place they, you, we love. With that comes a desire to get involved in the local issues and we are often asked how people can help out with this or that, so we have put together an open-ended list...
