The Archive
Past Issues
Every issue of From OBX, all in one place. Read up on what you missed — then get the next one free every Tuesday.
October 27, 2026
My Dad Taught Me to Build Things
Halloween in Manteo, the Wooden Boat Show, and we lose an hour Sunday.
Read issue →October 20, 2026
The Sky Looked Like Cotton Candy
A picture I can't stop looking at, plus the biggest Halloween weekend of the year.
Read issue →October 13, 2026
The Best Six Miles on the OBX
The Seafood Festival, Wings Over Water, and a favor to ask about a comet.
Read issue →October 6, 2026
The Semi Perfect Week
The best week met with sickness. Also, I found serious Thai food.
Read issue →September 29, 2026
The Perfect Beach Day
Halloween Island opens Thursday. Also, the water is still worth it.
Read issue →September 22, 2026
Everyone Leaves Right Before the Good Part
Fall goes official Tuesday night. Plus the 1877 wreck that changed this coast.
Read issue →September 15, 2026
Day at the Docks, Oktoberfest, and Sitting Still on the Deck
Five festivals this weekend, plus the only place I actually stop working.
Read issue →September 8, 2026
The Triathlon, the Kite Festival, and My Morning Commute
Four festivals and a triathlon, plus why I ride west every morning.
Read issue →September 1, 2026
Flatland Cavalry, the Ocracoke Seafood Festival, and Every Single Placard
Labor Day week is loaded. Also, I read museums the slow way.
Read issue →August 25, 2026
The WRV Pro, a Full Moon Friday, and the Worst Drive of My Life
Pro surfers at Jennette's all week, plus the Ocracoke trip that nearly drowned us.
Read issue →August 18, 2026
Virginia Dare's Birthday, National Aviation Day, and Mom's Sweet Shop
The OBX's most famous birthday is Tuesday, plus my favorite shop in KDH.
Read issue →August 11, 2026
A Pirate's Life and Chocolate Cake
Pirates in Nags Head, a new moon Wednesday, and I need your help finding a cake.
Read issue →August 4, 2026
Watermelon Festival, the Fig Festival, and Our Neighbor Floyd
Three festivals this week, plus the guy who made the OBX feel like home.
Read issue →July 28, 2026
Christmas in July, the Wing Fling, and My First Time Here
Plus the story of the trip that sold me on the OBX for good.
Read issue →July 21, 2026
Moby Festival, Boat Builders, and Two New Puzzles
Big week for events, plus something new I built on the site.
Read issue →July 14, 2026
The Wright Kite Festival, OBX Skim Jam, and a Favor to Ask
This weekend is packed. Also, we need your help planning a September trip.
Read issue →July 7, 2026
Moe., Umphrey's McGee, and Josh Turner All Hit the OBX This Week
Two big concerts. One week. The OBX is not slowing down after the Fourth.
Read issue →June 30, 2026
A Golf Cart Parade, Fireworks From the Water, and OBX's Biggest Week of the Year
Happy 4th of July. This is the one you've been waiting for.
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