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Women’s Month Highlight: Local artist, Randi O’Sullivan

Randi O’Sullivan is an Outer Banks artist based in the town of Rodanthe. And Kitty Hawk Kites is proud to carry three of her designs on our products!…

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March 20, 2023

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Shark Week on the Outer Banks

Happy Shark Week everyone! It’s one of our favorite weeks of the year. A week to step back and acknowledge this amazing sea creature and the importance of…

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July 28, 2022

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Free Things To Do On the Outer Banks

The Outer Banks is full of fun things to do. As a popular tourist destination (thanks, Netflix!), most local businesses rely on tourists during the summers, ourselves included.…

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March 17, 2022

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2021 Outer Banks Adventure Guide

The Outer Banks has something for everyone. Here’s how you can make the most of your visit to this coastal paradise.

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June 7, 2021

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Supporting Sustainability

What does sustainability mean to you? For us, it means making sure that we create a world that people can enjoy for years after we are gone. As…

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April 22, 2021

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Step Up Your Beach Game

Step up your beach game. Check out this beach must-have list, so you can be the envy of the other beachgoers during your next outing.

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July 23, 2020

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Protect Yourself at the Beach

This summer, keep your family safe no matter what beach you visit. Playing in the sand and swimming in the surf should be fun and worry-free. Follow these simple beach safety tips to make the most of your vacation!

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July 9, 2020

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Use Nature to Make Art!

Watch our quick video below for inspiration on your next at home project. Find your supplies outside, even out in your backyard. Then, get started making art! https://youtu.be/oTHXQ7JwT38…

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May 29, 2020

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Preparing for Visitors

An aerial view of the Outer Banks of North Carolina From the entire team at Kitty Hawk Kites, Kitty Hawk Surf Co., and Life is Good Shops we…

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May 14, 2020

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What Makes a Hang Gliding Competition Click

A Q&A with the Legend, Jonny Thompson As many of you know, hang gliding is near and dear to our hearts around here. After all, our slogan is…

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March 14, 2018

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Our Lesson with Jockey’s Ridge State Park Super Intendant, Joy Greenwood

Since starting as the Jockey's Ridge State Park Superintendent in 2017, Joy Greenwood watched our hang gliders flying nearly every day. But with her position comes a sizable workload,…

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February 19, 2018

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Winter Hang Gliding Images

Some pictures from our instructors Tycho and Wolf, enjoy! Stay tuned for the video!

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January 19, 2018

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Wind Art: The Real Art of Making a House a Home

Decorating your home can take many forms. But at its root, it is a simple expression of who we are for our neighbors and guests to see. Whether…

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October 24, 2017

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2017 Outer Banks Watermelon Festival!

The stage was set. A long table donned a bright red vinyl cover. The contestants patiently waited for the start. Then, fans began to circle around the table,…

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August 15, 2017

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Cold Stunned Sea Turtles Find Help in OBX

Turtles of the Outer Banks find help Every once in a while an event happens that reminds us how amazing the people who live on the Outer Banks…

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January 8, 2016

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A Kitty Hawk Kites Christmas Wish

Headline from Wilmington, NC paper last time there was an Outer Banks white Christmas. Source, National Weather Service. We don’t get white Christmases very often on the Outer…

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December 23, 2015

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Kayaking Outer Banks-All Season Beauty

[caption id="attachment_2206" align="aligncenter" width="580"] Enjoying a Currituck Sound sunset by kayak.[/caption] The northeast wind off the ocean is a chilly reminder that winter is coming. Out on the…

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December 5, 2015

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Where’s Santa on the Outer Banks?

[caption id="attachment_2157" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Santa Claus greeting a family at Kitty Hawk Kites.[/caption] Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head may be the only place anywhere where kids get…

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November 28, 2015

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10th Annual Outer Banks Marathon Weekend

[caption id="attachment_2118" align="aligncenter" width="580"] Runners passing the Wright Brothers Monument. Photo, Outer Banks Sporting Events[/caption] The big Outer Banks news for this coming weekend is the 10th Annual…

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November 5, 2015

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Outer Banks October Looking Great

We’ve already mentioned the Mustang Music Festival coming up Friday and Saturday at the Whalehead Club in Corolla. With three stages there’s always music happening and the music…

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October 8, 2015

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Outer Banks Weather: What to Expect During Your Vacation

The Outer Banks was once considered simply a summer destination for weary vacationers looking to get away from the hustle and bustle that is everyday life and unwind at…

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September 18, 2015

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Pirates of Penzance Coming Soon

[caption id="attachment_1748" align="aligncenter" width="560"] New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players in a performance of the Pirates of Penzance.[/caption] Here at Kitty Hawk Kites we’re all about pirates. We’re…

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September 5, 2015

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Erika-The Storm That Never Was

[caption id="attachment_1700" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Possible storm tracks of Invest 90 once Tropical Storm Erika. Weather Underground.[/caption] Living on the Outer Banks during hurricane season you tend to focus…

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August 29, 2015

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