As Thanksgiving approaches, you may be thinking of your menu with disdain for the dreaded all-day turkey cook-off. If you want to mix it up this year, add some island flavor and prepare a Hatteras-style feast instead. The main course? Boiled drum. Quick, easy and delicious, this is one dish that is guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser! This recipe is that of island native, Mrs. Zenovah Hooper of Salvo,...
There is nothing that really beats the beach in the middle of summer. Temperatures are scorching and nothing is more satisfying than a swim in the deep blue. That being said, exploring Hatteras Island in the fall is decision you certainly won’t regret. Obviously, there are a million reasons why–cooler temperatures, smaller crowds, shorter lines, quicker service, lower rates, vibrant sunsets, etc. The deal is, we know we can go...
While many folks are used to locally funded emergency services with paid employees, such as police, fire and EMT, some of Hatteras Island’s services are volunteer only. Like in the days of the Chicamacomico Life Saving Station, water and fire rescue are 100% volunteer-based, with bravely trained islanders risking their lives to save the lives of others, locals and visitors alike. Emergency Volunteer Services on Hatteras Island Hatteras Island...
The shoulder seasons, October in particular, highlight the beauty of Hatteras Island like none other. Crowds are smaller, days are shorter, sunsets are richer, nights are cooler and the holidays are creeping up, starting with Halloween at the month’s end. What better place to celebrate the fun of Halloween than on Hatteras Island? Bring your own tales to the table, but don’t forget to explore the dark happenings of the...
Fall is here and we’re coasting into October with boo-tiful beach days abounding! Shoulder season is a wonderful time to visit Hatteras Island as the kids are in school and the crowds are smaller, lines are shorter and bonus, the weather is still gorgeous! Aside from all of the obvious perks, one thing you may not know is that rates are lower in the shoulder seasons and Fall specials...
In case you missed it, the Chicamacomico Historical Association celebrated the Mirlo Centennial Commemoration on August 16th, 2018. As natives to Hatteras Island with both ancestors and close relatives serving at the Lifesaving Station, the Midgett Family held this event very dear to their hearts, taking part as funding contributors for the significant upgrades that were needed to the historic Chicamacomico Lifesaving/U.S. Coast Guard Station and supporting the event as...
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Well, before a big day out at the beach, that is certainly true. As you know, food is one of the many things Hatteras Island does right, so we did some major taste-testing and narrowed down our favorite Hatteras breakfast spots at the beach and some of their top menu items that you don’t want to miss out on!...
Shoulder seasons are the ideal time to visit Hatteras Island as the weather continues to be consistently warm, but visitor numbers have dwindled considerably as school is back in session. Restaurant waits are basically non-existent, grocery lines aren’t nearly as long, and you’re likely not going to get smacked in the face with some kid’s Frisbee two parties down at the beach because that kid is in class and you...
In comparison to other vacation destinations, Hatteras Island is definitely a more budget-friendly place to frequent, with a variety of activities that are both fun and Instagram-worthy and even better, don’t break your wallet! That being said, we’ve put together a list of FREE things to do on Hatteras Island. Top Free Things to Do on Hatteras Island 1. The BEACH! The great thing about the beach is that you...
Locally coined the “Tri-Villages”, it’s often hard to decipher where one ends and the other begins, so we’ve crammed all of the goodies from Salvo, Waves and Rodanthe into one post for you to split up as you please. Now listen, we are all about some full course meals. We didn’t get our extra insulation by eating small plates all of the time, but the name of the game is...
If you haven’t been keeping up with the series, we are eating our way through the Hatteras Villages so you can do the same. This week we’re in Avon gobbling up all of their delicious appetizers as a convenient way to fit more in and try more treats! Appetizer up! KINNAKEET BITES LA FOGATA: Choriquezo: Chorizo + queso = AH-MAZING! Cheese Dip: Creamy queso perfect for chip dipping! PANGEA TAVERN:...
RECAP: If you didn’t start at the beginning of this blog series, then here is what’s up. We’re just a couple of self-proclaimed “foodies” eating our way through the villages of Hatteras Island. One of us cooks (the one who is not me), and I don’t mean he finds a Pinterest recipe and throws some stuff in a crockpot. I mean he’s a real cook that makes fancy things that...
