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Hurricane House on Ocracoke Island
Are you planning your next getaway and considering a unique vacation rental? Whether it's a historic property with rustic charm, a cozy beachfron cottage or a treehouse in the fortest, doing your research beforehand can make or break your experience. Here’s why it’s crucial to...Read more
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When planning a trip to an island like Ocracoke, one decision that often surfaces is whether to opt for travel insurance. The allure of sandy beaches and ocean breezes is undeniable, but so are the potential risks associated with such destinations. In this blog post,...Read more
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Blue Heron Realty has revamped their website for a better user experience
Are you dreaming of sandy shores, gentle sea breezes, and the tranquility of island life? Look no further than Ocracoke Island, where adventure meets relaxation in the heart of the Outer Banks. And now, planning your getaway has never been smoother with the launch of...Read more
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Ocracoke was first described in detail by Giovanni da Verrazzano, an Italian navigator, in 1524. He was unable to navigate the dangerous channels leading into The Pamlico Sound and assumed that China lay beyond the Outer banks. The earliest record of the island’s name, on...Read more
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Congratulations to Us! Dr. Beach ranks Ocracoke's Lifeguard Beach as #2 in the nation. Ocracoke received the top honors of #1 in 2007. But once a beach reaches #1 Dr. Beach, a.k.a., Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, "retires" it for a decade. Ocracoke was also #2...Read more
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Ocracoke Express Passenger Ferry service launches May 20. Starting Monday, people traveling between Hatteras and Ocracoke Village will have a new travel option. In addition to the car ferries that already serve the popular route, visitors will have the Ocracoke Express passenger-only ferry as an...Read more
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OCRACOKE HONORS THE CREW OF THE HMT BEDFORDSHIRE All are welcome to attend the British Cemetery ceremony on Friday May 10. The graveside ceremony begins at 11am, followed immediately by a reception at the Berkley Barn, 58 Water Plant Road in Ocracoke, North Carolina. The...Read more
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TAKE TIME FOR SELF-CARE AND SERENITY DURING YOUR OCRACOKE VACATION Enjoy the opportunity to feel great while you're here! Nothing is more relaxing than a long walk on the beach, or watching a glorious pink sunset over historic Silver Lake Harbor. But even the most...Read more
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Just in Time for Spring! The new bridge that is replacing the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet at the Outer Banks will opened on February 25, 2019. At 2.8 miles long and 90-feet high, the new bridge, which connects N.C. 12 between Hatteras...Read more
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HERE'S ONE NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION YOU WON'T WANT TO BREAK: PLAN YOUR GETAWAY TO OCRACOKE TWELVE GREAT REASONS (BESIDES THE BEACH) TO VISIT OCRACOKE ISLAND IN 2019 Everyone knows that Ocracoke's beaches are the best! Our 16 miles of pristine, undeveloped ocean beaches are, we...Read more
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