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 are planning ahead and asking the big question: “What can we do when we’re there?” Think of this as a curated adventure shop, not a schedule for … Continued
Today is a special day in Aviation History. We are celebrating what would have been NASA Engineer Francis Rogallo’s 113th birthday. Rogallo, along with his wife, Gertrude, worked together to invent the flexible wing which led to the development of modern wind sports such as hang gliding, paragliding, kiteboarding, and stunt kiting. In his honor, … Continued
This blog post takes us back to the early days of Kitty Hawk Kites, when a close friendship and a shared passion for adventure led to something much bigger. In this story, Buxton reflects on his journey with his friend and fellow co-founder, John Harris, as they discovered the thrill of hang gliding on Jockey’s … Continued
In observance of Plastic Free July, Kitty Hawk Kites recently partnered with the Outer Banks chapter of the Surfrider Foundation for a beach cleanup. The event took place on July 2nd at Kitty Hawk Kites’ adopted Sound Access point in Jockey’s Ridge State Park, bringing in volunteers of all ages, from near and far. As … Continued
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 course, flying! It was an amazing community event, attracting locals and vacationers alike to witness stunt kites, display kites, and the natural beauty of the Outer Banks … Continued
Kitty Hawk Kites has everything you need to get ready for the holiday season!
The Outer Banks is known for many things, and incredible sunsets are high up on the list. From gorgeous boat cruises to secluded sunset spots along Bay Drive, the Outer Banks and Kitty Hawk Kites have you covered. Break out your calendar. We’re sharing all our favorite golden hour adventures for your crew! Sunset Festival … Continued
Let’s recap this past weekend and look ahead to our upcoming events at Kitty Hawk Kites. 40th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival Last weekend we hosted the 40th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival and it was possibly our best one yet! Kite flyers came in from NJ, VA, DC, MD, and NC. And our sponsors: Premier Kites, … Continued
The Kitty Hawk Kites Hang Gliding Spectacular is the longest running hang gliding event in the world! This year, the Kitty Hawk Kites Flight School is proud to be hosting the 50th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular. Pilots and friends from all over the country are driving and flying to the Outer Banks the weekend of … Continued
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. But that doesn’t mean a trip to the Outer Banks has to break the bank. There is a lot to love here. And while you can pay … Continued
