Spent Last Week at the Outer Banks

Took my dad’s ashes back home to eastern NC this past Saturday a week ago and had his service. We had decided since we were there we might as well enjoy a vacation. One night in Nags Head, 3-in Buxton, and 2-on Ocracoke Island. We had a great time! The beach, the food, and the shear lack of crowds were all fantastic. When I grew up near here in the 60s-70s, everything was so much less commercialized. This was out first visit in 14 years. I guess it has been found….if you have never been, it is well worth the time and trouble to get there….a few pics:

Sunset at Buxton:

Beach at Buxton:

The Pamlico Sound from Hatteras over to Ocracoke:

Ocracoke Island:

The beach at Ocracoke-you can still drive a lot of it in a 4x4:

Ferry coming into the dock at Ocracoke:

Walk on ferry from Hatteras to Ocracoke-huge pontoon:

Parasailing:

Ferry dock at Cedar Island:

Sorry to hear about your dad's passing. We just lost my Admiral's mom so we know how tough these times can be.

Thanks for taking us along on your trip. I likely will never get there on my own so it's nice to see your photos.

Hey bbwhitejr, very sorry for your loss, have been there and know how tough those times can be. Great pictures, thanks for sharing.

I love that area , great Tuna fishing. Great memories with my son in his teens on many occaisions.

Condolences for you Dad, lost mine in '96.

Sorry about your dad....

Sorry about your Dad. I lost mine in 2009 and he is still always present in my thoughts.

Glad you were able to turn a solemn occaision into a memorable trip! Great pics. Thanks for sharing.