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
Are you planning your next family adventure in the Outer Banks? Kayaking through these serene waters offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and make unforgettable memories. Kitty Hawk Kites provides a range of family-friendly kayak tours, each offering a different experience tailored to your interests and skill levels. Here’s a guide to the … Continued
Kitty Hawk Kites is thrilled to be starting their 50th year of operation as the cover photo for the January issue of popular North Carolina publication, “Our State”. A monthly magazine featuring travel and history articles from across North Carolina, “Our State” is the longest running regional publication in the US. 50 Years as “first” … Continued
On the 1st day of Christmas, Kitty Hawk Kites gave to me, 12 great gift ideas for the kite-flying superfan! Seriously, if you’re tired of giving the same old gift-cards, clothing, and stocking stuffers, why not think outside the box and reach for the sky this holiday? Kites make an exceptional Christmas gift as they … Continued
August 30th was National Beach Day! A time to celebrate the natural wonders of our coastlines and the tranquil beauty of sandy shores. Stretching for over 100 miles along the coast of North Carolina, the OBX is home to some of the most stunning beaches on the East Coast. In this blog post, we’ll explore … Continued
For the average family, an ocean fishing charter is a distant dream — private, luxury, and expensive! Many people travel to the Outer Banks understanding its incredible maritime beauty, but few ever see it up close from the bow of a ship. While fishing on the Outer Banks is an amazing experience, expenses, party sizes, … 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
We’re here to share amazing stories about Hang Gliding as a family tradition. Recently, we got to sit down and chat with 2 Hang Gliding Dads, and their kids who have followed in their footsteps at Kitty Hawk Kites.
Anna Tedesco is an adventure pilot. She lives her life with purpose and intention. Anna is a sponsored skier, a certified pilot, an avid kite surfer, and former Kitty Hawk Kites tug pilot. Her story is not just about achieving great heights in her career. It’s also about learning to appreciate life’s ups and downs … Continued
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 Window The wind window is a quarter of a sphere. The bottom is the ground in front of you. The window then extends straight overhead (12 o’clock), all … Continued
In 2022, ten teams competed for the trophy of the longest flight. You won’t believe what the winning flight looked like! This fantastic Outer Banks community event featured live local bands Stereo in Words, Remedy, and the Ramble. Local and regional breweries poured their beers for a crowd of thousands of thirsty festival-goers. Breweries included … Continued
Kitty Hawk Kites has everything you need to get ready for the holiday season!
A celebration of flight and beer, OBX Brewtag is modeled after the whimsical and entertaining Red Bull Flutag, translated to “flying day” in German. With OBX Brewtag, the general premise is the same. Although rather than human-powered flying machines, Brewtag contestants will be competing to see who can launch and fly an empty 1/6 keg … Continued
Ocracoke Island is arguably the cutest and most interesting area on the Outer Banks. We recently spent some time with the crew at Visit Ocracoke to learn more about this little village, and we are going to walk you through a two-day one-night weekend getaway. Ocracoke has awesome activities to offer for people of all … Continued
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
As most of our trusty followers know, the Outer Banks is a fishing paradise! From deep sea charters to inshore fishing trips the Outer Banks has you covered. Let’s look at what we can offer for your vacation. Miss Oregon Inlet Headboat Fishing Try family-friendly fishing trips aboard the Miss Oregon Inlet Headboat II. This … Continued
What’s up Outer Banks! Who is ready for a summer music lineup? I know we are, and for one in particular. Shakey Graves is coming to town! And we had to opportunity to catch up with him and share the excitement about his upcoming show. If you aren’t familiar with Shakey Graves, his music is … 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
Activities to Stay Dry The weather on the Outer Banks can change suddenly. While we are known for our sunny beaches, we’re also no stranger to rain. No matter the weather, there is still plenty to do! Take a look! 1. Shopping When it rains it pours here on the Outer Banks. One way to … Continued
We wanted to keep you all in the loop on what is happening around town before the summer season kicks off! Here are the up and coming local events for Kitty Hawk Kites! April 15-16 Fly into Spring Easter Eggstravaganza 0000Days00Hours00Minutes00Seconds Celebrate National Kite Month and the start of Spring with Kitty Hawk Kites! Experience … Continued
The Kitty Hawk Kites crew traveled to Fort Walton Beach this weekend for our annual Fly Into Spring Kite Festival.
Kitty Hawk Kites has partnered with the COLORSxGOOD brand to bring their bracelets into our stores. The more we discovered about the work behind the bracelets, the more we wanted to know!
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.
Revolution kites are bowtie-shaped, multi-directional kites which are capable of flying forward, backward, sideways, adjusting speed, stopping, and hovering in any position.
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.
This past May 13th-16th, we hosted the 49th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular at Jockey’s Ridge State Park and the Cotton Gin in Jarvisburg, NC. Pilots from across the United States joined us to compete and celebrate hang gliding. Get yourself up to date on the results of the Spectacular with this recap. Enjoy! Scoreboard Below … Continued
Every year, it seems that Mother’s Day sneaks up on us. But not this year! It is coming up soon though, so we’ve got our top Mother’s Day gift ideas just in time. Don’t wait to show your mom just how much she means to you! 1. Windchimes We believe that music speaks to everyone. … Continued
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 a small business based on the East Coast, we want to preserve the natural beauty of our beaches, islands, and waterways. Kitty Hawk Kites is dedicated to … Continued
