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How to Plan a Breezy Outer Banks Weekend with Kids

First time bringing the family to the Outer Banks? Use this relaxed weekend plan to pair beach time, kid-friendly adventures, and flexible weather windows with Kitty Hawk Kites.

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May 18, 2026

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What to Book for Your Outer Banks Vacation: Activities, Tours & Experiences

Shop for Travel Day at Kitty Hawk Kites Plan, browse, and pre-book your Outer Banks adventures This is your shopping guide for Outer Banks recreation—built for travelers who…

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January 13, 2026

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Things to Do in Nags Head, North Carolina: Family Fun, Festivals & More

If you're planning a trip to Nags Head this summer, you’re in for a memorable experience. From one-of-a-kind festivals and breathtaking sunsets to iconic landmarks and exciting family-friendly…

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June 23, 2025

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Professional Kite Flyers’ Guide to the OBX

This past weekend, Kitty Hawk Kites celebrated the 41st Annual Rogallo Kite Festival. Dozens of professional kite flyers traveled to the OBX for friendship, food, fun, and of…

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June 22, 2023

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What the Heck is the Wind Window?

Perhaps you have never heard the phrase before. But understanding how the wind window works is critical to flying and safely landing your kite. Understanding the Wind WindowThe…

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January 26, 2023

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Celebrate the Holidays with Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites has everything you need to get ready for the holiday season!

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November 10, 2022

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Fly Into Spring Kite Festival

The Kitty Hawk Kites crew traveled to Fort Walton Beach this weekend for our annual Fly Into Spring Kite Festival.

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April 8, 2022

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More Than a Hobby

Kite flying is not exactly something that comes to most people’s minds when thinking of skills. For most, it is maybe something that they do once or twice in their lifetime. Taking a simple kite and holding onto it or running to keep it in the air for an hour or two if that. For our guest author, Lily,, it has become something more than that.

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February 24, 2022

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How to Fly a Stunt Kite

Getting to know your stunt kite before you go out to fly it for the first time can make the process a lot smoother. Happy Flying!

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February 11, 2022

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How to Improve Your Kite Flying Experience

So, you are already a kite flyer. Awesome! Welcome to the club. Kite flying is a fun, freeing, and healthful activity everyone can enjoy. Now that you are up and flying, what are some accessories or additions that will improve your fly-day experience? Here are a few things to consider.

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February 4, 2022

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You Say You Want a Revolution?

Revolution kites are bowtie-shaped, multi-directional kites which are capable of flying forward, backward, sideways, adjusting speed, stopping, and hovering in any position.

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August 26, 2021

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Back to Basics – Framed Dual Line Stunt Kites

What is a stunt kite? A stunt kite, also commonly known as a sport kite, is a kite that can be maneuvered in the air.

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August 20, 2021

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The Beginner’s Guide to Kites

There are so many different kinds of kites in the world that we couldn’t possibly list them all. However, there are certain constants among all of them. We've…

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September 17, 2020

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Best Types of Kites For Kids and Children

Teaching a kid to fly a kite is one of the most entertaining and fun things that you can do as a parent, grandparent, brother, sister, or relative.…

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August 27, 2020

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There’s Never Been a Better Time To Fly a Kite

I haven't always been a "wind enthusiast." In fact, I only began flying kites a few years ago. I visited the Outer Banks with family on vacation. My…

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July 30, 2020

Flying a dual line stunt kite at Jockeys Ridge State Park

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Learn to Fly a Stunt Kite

Flying a stunt kite on the Outer Banks — or anywhere — is a lot of fun and a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Many people find…

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July 6, 2020

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Kite Flying for Social Distancing

Even though travel restrictions have been lifted, we are still taking safety concerns seriously. So we are putting together a collection of our favorite activities that you can…

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June 2, 2020

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Top Ten Kites for Summer

Summer is quickly approaching once again. And it's no secret that flying kites is our favorite summer activity. Since we don't want to "string" you along, we'll get…

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April 8, 2020

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Revolution Kites Club 38 Training Program

Quad line stunt kites are amazing. If you have ever seen them fly, it's astonishing what precision and accuracy they have with every turn and trick. And it may look hard, but it just takes practice like any sport. That is why Revolution Kites has put together their Club 38 Training Program!

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November 19, 2019

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The Joys of Kite Festivals

Kite festivals are not only fun family-friendly free events. They are also a whimsical celebration of child-like wonder and relaxation. There is nothing quite like wandering around in the beautiful outdoors, normally in beach areas, or amazing open landscapes, enjoying the enormous kites that line the sky.

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November 4, 2019

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Nic O’Neill Explains How Kites Let Us Soar

There is something whimsical, and magical about flying kites. Whether you are young or old, flying a little single line kite, or a big power kite, there's a wonderful experience waiting. Nic O’Neill, former president of the American Kitefliers Association, hit the nail on the head on how kiting can make us feel and how easy it is to share that joy with the world.

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October 4, 2019

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Troubleshooting and Problem Solving: Single Line Kites

Get your single line kites up in the air with these simple tips. Having trouble? Go through our common issues to solve your kite flying problem.

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September 30, 2019

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How to Fly Your Kite Safely

Most types of kites can be flown safely at any time of the year as long as the wind is right. We recommended that you observe the wind range for your kite.

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September 16, 2019

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Fun Things To Do on the OBX

want more than the beach? kitty hawk kites has you covered! The majority of visitors to the Outer Banks typically book their week-long vacation in advance in anticipation…

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June 14, 2018

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Kites We Love!

This Valentine's Day we wanted to change things up! We decided instead of telling you about a bunch of products that are red and have hearts, we would…

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February 10, 2017

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Fly Into Fun at the Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition

OBSKC is a regional kite competition bringing some of the nation’s best kite fliers right here to our back yard. This gives people the chance to be introduced to…

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October 7, 2016

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Hangin’ With Kites With Lights

[caption id="attachment_2135" align="aligncenter" width="580"] Kites with Lights, 2014.[/caption] With temperatures still in the 70s and bright sunshine, it seems like Christmas is a long way off, but here…

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November 12, 2015

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The World’s Largest Kite

At our half dozen or so kite festivals during the year on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and Destin, FL, we put a number of large, show kites…

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October 30, 2015

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Steady Breeze-30th OBX Kite Competition

[caption id="attachment_1814" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Poetry in motion. Kite flying during ballet competition.[/caption] It was the steady winds that brought the Wright Brothers to the Outer Banks to learn…

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September 17, 2015

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Kites Available Online

Star Wars: The Force Awakens may not be out in theaters until December 18th, but the new line of kites are available for pre-order beginning today on Force…

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September 4, 2015

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