Ocracoke is experiencing heavy washouts right now. the ferry is closed, NC12 is becoming impassible. When i First started fishing the coast 3 years ago. I remember going to ramp 27 in Hatteras and having at least 150 feet of beach to walk across. now the waves hit the dunes at high tide. I'm glad I got to experience the original OBX before the main bridge got finished over Oregon inlet. Just natural habits of barrier islands. I pray for those who had homes out there. but the new development is just insane. id never build on the island itself. maybe the sound side. Ocracoke is a magical place for fishermen and fisherwoman alike. its solitude from the average beach experience and im glad its been that way. the locals even have their own accent
I saw that on the news. You kind of get the idea things can get bad quick when you visit even in good weather. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the support.
In early March of this year under the advice of a good car guy, friend, I attended the OBX rod and custom festival in nags head. Well, needless to say Ocean City was my favourite place up until I drove into NH …. I NEEDED the peace NH offered … I actually went swimming in the ocean minutes after sunrise … to tell him it was one of the most therapeutic things I’ve ever done would be a major understatement…. After a six year hiatus of not going to Myrtle Beach, my wife wanted to go back down. We just got back on Monday and let me tell you all I had on my mind was OBX. Sir, you are a gentleman and a scholar, and an excellent narrator. Please do us all a favor. If you wish to do the same type of narration on the rest of the area we would be so greatly appreciative. Keep up the great work Alan Ottawa Ontario CANADA 🇨🇦
I have been here. I was stationed at Ft. Bragg, between 1973-76, and had just bought a Huffy 10 speed. I took a two week leave and pedaled out to Morehead City (I think), then a ferry to the island. Met some wonderful people camped near me, and had a much needed and peaceful vacation leave time away from the rigors of training at Ft. Bragg. I currently live in my home state of Oregon. Great memory!
@@MikeWilley No, I have not. I grew up on the Oregon Coast and lived in Taiwan for a time, so the ocean has always been a big part of my life. That bike ride has become a fond memory, and yes, I would love to go back with my wife and show her.
I adore Ocracoke. I discovered this wonderful island in the 90s and have been going back every year since! I even got married on Ocracoke and so did my friends. Through all of the changes, and the storms, Ocracoke is still my favorite place.
I have always loved Ocracoke Island. I went there many times as a child. My father was friends with Cecil and he wrote the book Coke Island, oh, to the Outer Banks.
Love Ocracoke! My family took a vacation there back in the late 70's and I'll never forget it. The quiet and beautiful beaches...the great family businesses and restaurants and the history! I remember eating at one restaurant that offered a plateful of broiled scallops with melted butter...Yum!
went to OBX in the summer of 2022 from canada, honestly ocracoke may have been my favourite part. Something beautiful about the inner beauty of the island from the beaches to the local businesses makes it really special. Loved the ferry ride too
You can also get there in small planes (There's a small airport) and private boats (public and private docking, and a fairly good anchorage). We've been going there since the1970's on our own boats. (imo, the best way to get there)...
Ocracoke, as a 21 to 24 year old stationed there I couldn't wait to get off the island, now in my 50's every time I have to leave I hate to! 🤣 Sssshhhh.... Too many people will find out!!
I seriously thought about not publishing this for that exact reason...in the end its a beautiful spot that deserves highlight. Most people won't want to deal with the ferry rides anyway. Thanks for watching.
Yes, you were probably there when the water smelled funny - lol- & way too late on your last comment, sadly the secret it out 😂😂😂 We live on Bogue Banks, another beautiful barrier island here on the SOBX, but Ocracoke is certainly very unique & remote, so nice it’s only a ferry ride away 😎😎😎
@@keithpoindexter6758 Yo nunca voy a ir, vivo en Argentina y tenemos un extenso litoral, hace como 50 años habia playas asi, las llamabamos " la nada" y habia caballos cabalgar al amanecer....
Mike, thank you so much for posting this!!! My son actually owns (and built) that huge black military truck you captured and my family had the next 3 vehicles in line. We always have the BEST time in Ocracoke! It was such a surprise to happen upon your video. You did a GREAT job capturing the island. 😍
Thats so incredible. One of the reasons I love TH-cam so much. Absolutely amazing build and I could tell he does phenomenal work. Its such a small world. I'll be getting on the ferry was interesting lol. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
@@MikeWilley We just returned again from our Hatteras vacation this week. He again got so much interest in the truck which he had added so much more to it. Have a great rest of your summer!!
I wish it would always be as it was when I was there 30 years ago and never gets crowded. I will always respect the beauty and the atmosphere of Ocracoke Is.
I love Ocracoke, born and raised in NC , been going to Ocracoke for years and I love the peaceful atmosphere on the beach and the atmosphere of the night life is absolutely amazing
Thanks for briefly showing the British War Graves, Mike. A very historical site. I’m a musician with the U.S. Coast Guard Pipe Band and we perform at British War Grave memorial ceremonies at Buxton and Ocracoke each May. Thank you for a great video!!
MY dad his brothers brother in laws and friends came there 1 or 2 times a yr too fish. 2 uncles and dad's best friend are now gone. DAD IS. 80 now and not interested. Says he's letting the young generation take over now
Tremendous video, well shot, edited and narrated. My wife and I, and our sons have been to the Outer Banks several times but have yet to go to this amazing island. I would move to Ocracoke tomorrow if my family was on board, but only a vacation there is going to happen. I agree, Ocracoke like my '05 Jeep TJ Rocky Mtn isn't for everyone. I love that Ocracoke doesn't have crowds, has a leisurely pace and is perfect for how I like life. I lived on the Maine coast and the welcome sign reads, Maine the way life should be. I agree with that from Memorial to Labor Day. A little older now and much prefer late spring, summer and early fall. Looking forward to beach wheelin, surf fishing and beach camping with the family in Ocracoke this summer. 🏖🏝😎🌊🐟🎣🐠
Nothing beats breakfast at Pony Island Motel and then a walk over to Ocracoke coffee. It's a ritual for me when down there. Fun day in the sun, finish it with a draft at Howard's. Chef's kiss.
I'd say 99.9% of the country have no idea Ocracoke exists. The minute people realize how hard it is to get there, they've checked out. For those of us trying to escape the crowds....perfection. Thanks for watching.
If you ever go to Ocracoke again, you should try parasailing, it is very fun and it is peaceful up in the sky looking at the beautiful scenery. Nice video btw!
Going in two weeks actually. We tried parasailing last year but it was too windy. Optimistic about this trip. Thanks for the suggestion and I appreciate you watching.
Looks like you took the hour-long ferry from Hatteras Island. There are 2 more on that depart/arrive on the south side of the island (in town). One to Cedar Island and One to Swan Quarter. 2.5 hours and both are relaxing. You might even see an incredible sunset if you take the late ferry from Cedar Island. In the last few years they started up the high-speed passenger ferry service. To and from Hatteras Island, Cedar Island and Swan Quarter. I guess you could call a lot of this a 'local' secret.
I know areas don't seem like such a "secret" to the locals. I live in a resort area has the same issue. Ocracoke is still a secret because although its getting busier, it is still quiet and peaceful. Those places are often hard to find and hard to get too.
We were told the one gas station was not always open, no problem . Finding a room to stay over night was a problem . like going to another dimension in time
lol, finding a hotel at all would be hard to do. Theres some bed and breakfast spots but not much else. I think there is a small hotel or two but i'm sure they're always full.
@@MikeWilley thank you. I went and loved it. Responses like yours are also my inspiration and part of the reason why I enjoy the engaged TH-cam community. Keep on doing what you do!!!!!!!
The night sky out there is amazing as well from what I hear! One of the least light polluted places on the East coast, so you can see thousands of stars. I did some stargazing at Pea Island a couple weeks ago and the night sky there was also pretty great but Okracoke is supposed to be the best!
The last time we were there there was a rocket launched that evening from Wallops Island and it was stunning because of how dark everything is. Great experience. Wonderful spot for Astrophotography. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Mike, thank you for the respect you show this island. Would that it could remain unknown to those that don’t have interest in the history or respect the Bankers. We don’t go to Ocracoke in the summer and scrap for consumables with the madding crowd. We love the fall, spring and even winters there.
I ended up there for the first time for the same reason, trying to get away from the crowds. I'm from southern Delaware and the beach crowd has reached its limit in our area. Thanks for watching.
An amazingly beautiful place and thank you for presenting to me but see the problem is now I want to go and perhaps another few thousand people now we all want to go. Bummer and there goes the tranquility
I completely understand but Ocracoke takes a lot of planning and work to get too. Most people don't want to go through all that. Also, tourism by those willing to put in the time is appreciated by many locals since its literally feeds their families. Thank You for watching and I appreciate the respectful comment.
I grew up there when i was young lol. Loved it and people don't understand the island. My dad is the capt who charters a yacht and does the Black Beard stuff. I go back on vacations . People don't understand how beautiful it really is. But then again not sure id want it like some huge tourism site. Wish it hadnt changed is the ways it has.
I lived 7years in 1990's on Hatterass Island in Salvo village nxt to historical post office and worked over there and took the ferry every day ❤. Island life my husband aunt house is next to (Blackbeard's well). Shhhhhhh don't tell.
5-10 ASL at best. Flooding has been a issue in the past especially when storms come around. I don't think they'll issue building permits there anymore unless you have a plan to raise the structure. Thats hear say but maybe someone can verify???
That sucks especially since its like you said, the one store. In my experience they definitely have fruits and veggies that are more ripe than a lot of people may be used to probably because they don't want to throw it away but I've never really witnessed anything moldy and rotten. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@MikeWilley There was a period of time between the closing of The Community Store and major expansion of the Variety Store. I haven't noticed a shortage of good fruits and veggies in the past few years. We'll be back there on the 10th for 2 more weeks. We can't wait.
I scared the Hell outta my family there years ago stranded on Portsmouth all day waiting for storms to blow through. made it back just before sunset lol!! I was like bring it!!!!!
Landed at their small airport and really enjoyed the visit. The morning we left , millions of mosquitos waited for my wife and I. Flying home to Florida, we killed over a hundred mosquitos that got into the cockpit while the door was open. Sadly, that’s what I remember most
I first read about Oracoke after reading Nicholas Sparks the wish it starts off as a remote but later the character falls in love with and I can see how
Even when it's rough it is reasonbly smooth. It doesn't go fast and the sound class ferries are large. "The Sound Class ferries weigh around 300 tons and can accommodate 50 vehicles and 300 passengers, and all of the ferries that service the Cedar Island / Ocracoke route are of the Sound Class variety."
Born and raised in N.C. love all of our beaches but there's something special about Ocracoke !!just hope it doesn't turn in to what the rest of N.C. is turning into, it makes me sad to see most of the little smaller towns turned into big city's with so many people!!!
Hush. Ocracoke is terrible. No one should ever go there. Nothing to do. People are mean. Beaches ugly. Stay away. Every time I have ever been there, every year since 2000, dreadful experience. Also, he failed to mention Springers Point, the Pony Pens, Smack’Nallys, the charter boats, the Parasailing, Portsmouth, Howard Street, Deepwater Theater, Books to be Red, Flying Melon. Awful, every one of them. My wife is dragging me back there on Friday. Maybe I will survive.
Smack'Nalleys is a wonderful spot. I couldn't mention everything in the video, I had to save some for this years visit..... Thanks for commenting Scott
@@Tkidddd Take the table on the left end by the fish cleaning station for the charter boats and drink more. They have good food, order the specials, and drink more. It's a bar.
The ferry ride is free however you do need a drive on permit for the beach. The permit is super easy to get right online. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Permits were around 50 bucks for 10days….definitely air down to at least 15psi some beaches sand is more sugar like. The beach driving and fishing is always fun for us.
The ferry from and to Hatteras is free. There is a charge from Cedar Island or Swan quarter. We have taken our travel trailer to the NPS campground many times and there was a $90 round trip charge. Totally worth it!
Not there. I've seen them in Assateague but I haven't run into any at Ocracoke. Theres something really cool about wild horses in todays times. Thanks for watching.
@@MikeWilley there is wild horses on shakaford banks . if you are traveling near there . but there once was horses on overcoke i saw them when i was a kid 50 years ago . they were left by the spanish i think .they might have been over on the other part of the island .
Some of the most vicious horseflies there that are determined (and successful) to bite you and seem immuned to "Deepwoods off." One of the locals from "Bath" NC arrived with his wife and the bugs were so bad that his wife had him abandon their campsite after arrival, catch the ferry and return to Bath because his wife couldn't stand the bugs.
@@MikeWilley yes it isss and i go at the end if summer sale its the best deal!!! Also u get 15% off if u brong in a local so if you know any locals get them to come with u🤫🤫
The line is crazy. You need to be there in line early. We got on the 2nd ferry on this trip. Good point Jeff. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
@@MikeWilley yea I’ve been there 6 times now. June will be the 7th. Used to always go visit the island but it’s become nothing but a pain anymore. Too crowded. Ferry trips takes half a day.. etc I still love the obx tho
Secret island? Or an island that’s gonna be gone in 50 years? And I didn’t wanna see any haters cause my town is 30 mins from Hyde county and we are sinking too
Not a secret to you because you've been told but I'd bet many more people than not have no idea Ocracoke exists. I've lived in Delaware my entire life. I've heard of the Outer Banks and even been there several times before my first trip to Ocracoke but I just learned about Ocracoke in the last couple of years. Its a big world out there.
Misleading. No. What percentage of the world do you think have even heard of the Outer Banks much less Ocracoke. The world is a big place. The USA is a big place. Just because something is familiar to you doesn't mean it is to most others who aren't from your area. I appreciate the watch and comment.
Ocracoke is experiencing heavy washouts right now. the ferry is closed, NC12 is becoming impassible. When i First started fishing the coast 3 years ago. I remember going to ramp 27 in Hatteras and having at least 150 feet of beach to walk across. now the waves hit the dunes at high tide. I'm glad I got to experience the original OBX before the main bridge got finished over Oregon inlet. Just natural habits of barrier islands. I pray for those who had homes out there. but the new development is just insane. id never build on the island itself. maybe the sound side. Ocracoke is a magical place for fishermen and fisherwoman alike. its solitude from the average beach experience and im glad its been that way. the locals even have their own accent
I saw that on the news. You kind of get the idea things can get bad quick when you visit even in good weather. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the support.
In early March of this year under the advice of a good car guy, friend, I attended the OBX rod and custom festival in nags head.
Well, needless to say Ocean City was my favourite place up until I drove into NH …. I NEEDED the peace NH offered …
I actually went swimming in the ocean minutes after sunrise … to tell him it was one of the most therapeutic things I’ve ever done would be a major understatement….
After a six year hiatus of not going to Myrtle Beach, my wife wanted to go back down. We just got back on Monday and let me tell you all I had on my mind was OBX.
Sir, you are a gentleman and a scholar, and an excellent narrator. Please do us all a favor. If you wish to do the same type of narration on the rest of the area we would be so greatly appreciative.
Keep up the great work
Alan
Ottawa Ontario
CANADA 🇨🇦
Awesome comment. Love Canada. Can't wait to get back up there. Looking to get a trip to Banff soon. Thanks for your support.
I have been here. I was stationed at Ft. Bragg, between 1973-76, and had just bought a Huffy 10 speed. I took a two week leave and pedaled out to Morehead City (I think), then a ferry to the island. Met some wonderful people camped near me, and had a much needed and peaceful vacation leave time away from the rigors of training at Ft. Bragg. I currently live in my home state of Oregon. Great memory!
Have you ever been back? I wonder what the differences look like from then until now. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
@@MikeWilley No, I have not. I grew up on the Oregon Coast and lived in Taiwan for a time, so the ocean has always been a big part of my life. That bike ride has become a fond memory, and yes, I would love to go back with my wife and show her.
My little sister got a Huffy 10-speed for X-mas around that very same time!
You had a ride 🚴 through Eastern Carolina. I was at Camp LeJeune on and off 68'/early 70'. Knew the area well. 🎉
@@ronz101Thank you for your service!
My family owned a house there from 1974 until 2021. Don't miss the storms, the ferry closures.
I imagine a ferry closure would feel very erie and isolated. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Last time my school (Columbia) went to play ocracoke we had to stay overnight because the ferry closed
I adore Ocracoke. I discovered this wonderful island in the 90s and have been going back every year since! I even got married on Ocracoke and so did my friends. Through all of the changes, and the storms, Ocracoke is still my favorite place.
Thats so cool. Its a wonderful place. Thanks so much for watching.
I have always loved Ocracoke Island. I went there many times as a child. My father was friends with Cecil and he wrote the book Coke Island, oh, to the Outer Banks.
Thanks for watching Shirley
I played solo acoustic at Howard's, Jolly Roger, and the Pelican (now Dajio)
Thats super awesome. I love live music.
Love Ocracoke! My family took a vacation there back in the late 70's and I'll never forget it. The quiet and beautiful beaches...the great family businesses and restaurants and the history! I remember eating at one restaurant that offered a plateful of broiled scallops with melted butter...Yum!
I'm not sure what it looked like back then but I doubt its changed to incredibly much. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I lived in NC for 10 years and visited Ocracoke two times. Beautiful place. Loved the atmosphere. Like living in a different world.
Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Might be the best video about Ocracoke I’ve seen and I’ve been going there for over 35 years. Thanks for the time it took to capture it all!
Thank You so much. I really appreciate that.
went to OBX in the summer of 2022 from canada, honestly ocracoke may have been my favourite part. Something beautiful about the inner beauty of the island from the beaches to the local businesses makes it really special. Loved the ferry ride too
The whole experience is incredible. Thanks for watching and commenting.
You can also get there in small planes (There's a small airport) and private boats (public and private docking, and a fairly good anchorage). We've been going there since the1970's on our own boats. (imo, the best way to get there)...
I loved watching the small planes come in. One day I hope to do the same. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Ocracoke + Portsmouth Island is truly heaven on earth.
Amen to that. Thanks for commenting.
Ocracoke, as a 21 to 24 year old stationed there I couldn't wait to get off the island, now in my 50's every time I have to leave I hate to! 🤣 Sssshhhh.... Too many people will find out!!
I seriously thought about not publishing this for that exact reason...in the end its a beautiful spot that deserves highlight. Most people won't want to deal with the ferry rides anyway. Thanks for watching.
Yes, you were probably there when the water smelled funny - lol- & way too late on your last comment, sadly the secret it out 😂😂😂
We live on Bogue Banks, another beautiful barrier island here on the SOBX, but Ocracoke is certainly very unique & remote, so nice it’s only a ferry ride away 😎😎😎
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@@keithpoindexter6758 Yo nunca voy a ir, vivo en Argentina y tenemos un extenso litoral, hace como 50 años habia playas asi, las llamabamos " la nada" y habia caballos cabalgar al amanecer....
Mike, thank you so much for posting this!!! My son actually owns (and built) that huge black military truck you captured and my family had the next 3 vehicles in line. We always have the BEST time in Ocracoke! It was such a surprise to happen upon your video. You did a GREAT job capturing the island. 😍
Thats so incredible. One of the reasons I love TH-cam so much. Absolutely amazing build and I could tell he does phenomenal work. Its such a small world. I'll be getting on the ferry was interesting lol. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
@@MikeWilley We just returned again from our Hatteras vacation this week. He again got so much interest in the truck which he had added so much more to it. Have a great rest of your summer!!
I wish it would always be as it was when I was there 30 years ago and never gets crowded. I will always respect the beauty and the atmosphere of Ocracoke Is.
Its a pretty special place. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thank you for your beautiful and excellent video! My wife and I are spending a week on Ocracoke this April-can’t wait!
Should be some good fishing. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I love Ocracoke, born and raised in NC , been going to Ocracoke for years and I love the peaceful atmosphere on the beach and the atmosphere of the night life is absolutely amazing
Thanks for watching and commenting Cindy.
Thanks for briefly showing the British War Graves, Mike. A very historical site. I’m a musician with the U.S. Coast Guard Pipe Band and we perform at British War Grave memorial ceremonies at Buxton and Ocracoke each May. Thank you for a great video!!
MY dad his brothers brother in laws and friends came there 1 or 2 times a yr too fish. 2 uncles and dad's best friend are now gone. DAD IS. 80 now and not interested. Says he's letting the young generation take over now
@@Sophia-c8cthose are best trips! Had hunting trips with my dad and brother and his close friends for years!
One of my very most favoritet places every since we discovered this hidden gem about 40 years ago. A truly special place!
Its pretty amazing. Its not everyones cup of tea but I love it.
Tremendous video, well shot, edited and narrated. My wife and I, and our sons have been to the Outer Banks several times but have yet to go to this amazing island. I would move to Ocracoke tomorrow if my family was on board, but only a vacation there is going to happen. I agree, Ocracoke like my '05 Jeep TJ Rocky Mtn isn't for everyone. I love that Ocracoke doesn't have crowds, has a leisurely pace and is perfect for how I like life. I lived on the Maine coast and the welcome sign reads, Maine the way life should be. I agree with that from Memorial to Labor Day. A little older now and much prefer late spring, summer and early fall. Looking forward to beach wheelin, surf fishing and beach camping with the family in Ocracoke this summer.
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We'll be headed back this summer as well. Thanks for watching and contributing TJ.
What a gorgeous and mesmerizing video! Excellent work
Incredible feedback. I really appreciate the comment. Feedback like this keeps me making content.
Started going there every summer about 30 years ago, they had the wild horses and pony island motel. Loved it!
Thanks for watching.
Nothing beats breakfast at Pony Island Motel and then a walk over to Ocracoke coffee. It's a ritual for me when down there. Fun day in the sun, finish it with a draft at Howard's. Chef's kiss.
I thought everyone knew about Ocracoke. At least they all do in southeastern Virginia where I live. I have vacationed there several times. Love it!
I'd say 99.9% of the country have no idea Ocracoke exists. The minute people realize how hard it is to get there, they've checked out. For those of us trying to escape the crowds....perfection. Thanks for watching.
Great video! We hope to visit Ocracoke this year. Looks so beautiful, quiet and peaceful❤. Thank you for sharing
It really is! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Take the ferry in Hatteras, in about 6 foot water, and visit it and get some ice cream, also it floods really bad there
Thats the way we usually go. Thanks for watching.
If you ever go to Ocracoke again, you should try parasailing, it is very fun and it is peaceful up in the sky looking at the beautiful scenery. Nice video btw!
Going in two weeks actually. We tried parasailing last year but it was too windy. Optimistic about this trip. Thanks for the suggestion and I appreciate you watching.
Looks like you took the hour-long ferry from Hatteras Island. There are 2 more on that depart/arrive on the south side of the island (in town). One to Cedar Island and One to Swan Quarter. 2.5 hours and both are relaxing. You might even see an incredible sunset if you take the late ferry from Cedar Island. In the last few years they started up the high-speed passenger ferry service. To and from Hatteras Island, Cedar Island and Swan Quarter. I guess you could call a lot of this a 'local' secret.
I know areas don't seem like such a "secret" to the locals. I live in a resort area has the same issue. Ocracoke is still a secret because although its getting busier, it is still quiet and peaceful. Those places are often hard to find and hard to get too.
I love all of the OBX, but Ocracoke has always had my heart. I’ll be taking my fam for the first time this year.
Its a pretty special spot. They're going to love it. Thanks for watching.
They are definitely on island time, been there a few times….love driving the beach 4x4 and fishing
Totally agree! It was incredibly windy during this trip but I'm hopeful for a little better conditions on the beach this year.
Thank you so much for this wonderful video and for introducing me to this beautiful island. I can't wait to take my family there!!!!
You're so welcome and thank you for the awesome comment and support.
Reminds me of the Cape Cod of Yesteryear, well maybe further back, 45+ years or so. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching.
I grew up in NC as a kid and used to visit with family.
Thanks for watching and commenting Maurice
Love it, it's like leaving the Country
It really is. Its a bit shocking driving into town from the ferry for the first time. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Ocracoke is no secret. I have been there many times. It is one of my favorite places to visit.
Its a beautiful place. Thanks for commenting.
We were told the one gas station was not always open, no problem . Finding a room to stay over night was a problem . like going to another dimension in time
lol, finding a hotel at all would be hard to do. Theres some bed and breakfast spots but not much else. I think there is a small hotel or two but i'm sure they're always full.
Absolutely LOVED this video!
Thank you!! I really appreciate the feedback. I loved making this one.
Mike, you made such a fantastic video. I am going there Friday!!!
Thank you so much for the feedback. Comments like this are my inspiration.
@@MikeWilley thank you. I went and loved it. Responses like yours are also my inspiration and part of the reason why I enjoy the engaged TH-cam community. Keep on doing what you do!!!!!!!
incredible video! thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching. Your support means a lot.
Awesome video, taking my gf and family from India (fist time in the US) to Ocracoke over the holiday weekend! Third time watching this video!
Let me know what you thought of Ocracoke in person. Did my video do it justice?
❤Thank you for sharing beautiful place love you all God bless you
Thank You so much for the kind comment and I appreciate you watching.
The night sky out there is amazing as well from what I hear! One of the least light polluted places on the East coast, so you can see thousands of stars. I did some stargazing at Pea Island a couple weeks ago and the night sky there was also pretty great but Okracoke is supposed to be the best!
The last time we were there there was a rocket launched that evening from Wallops Island and it was stunning because of how dark everything is. Great experience. Wonderful spot for Astrophotography. Thanks for watching and commenting.
❤Thank you for sharing beautiful place love you God bless you
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
Mike, thank you for the respect you show this island. Would that it could remain unknown to those that don’t have interest in the history or respect the Bankers. We don’t go to Ocracoke in the summer and scrap for consumables with the madding crowd. We love the fall, spring and even winters there.
I ended up there for the first time for the same reason, trying to get away from the crowds. I'm from southern Delaware and the beach crowd has reached its limit in our area. Thanks for watching.
Nice video, thanks for making and sharing
Thanks for watching and commenting.
An awesome video. Hoping to travel here real soon with a very special lady!
Thanks for the support and I appreciate you watching.
Man, that was a really good video. Nice work!
Thanks for the support
An amazingly beautiful place and thank you for presenting to me but see the problem is now I want to go and perhaps another few thousand people now we all want to go. Bummer and there goes the tranquility
I completely understand but Ocracoke takes a lot of planning and work to get too. Most people don't want to go through all that. Also, tourism by those willing to put in the time is appreciated by many locals since its literally feeds their families. Thank You for watching and I appreciate the respectful comment.
well it might have been cheaper to build a bridge . but we love our ferrys .i live in little washington been there many times
lol...you're probably right especially considering how many ferrys there are and how often they run. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I grew up there when i was young lol. Loved it and people don't understand the island.
My dad is the capt who charters a yacht and does the Black Beard stuff. I go back on vacations . People don't understand how beautiful it really is. But then again not sure id want it like some huge tourism site. Wish it hadnt changed is the ways it has.
No way, that's pretty awesome. The people are really wonderful. It is really really beautiful. Thank You so much for watching.
My husband and I took our first vacation there back in 1988 it was a great trip
I'm sure its much different today but so awesome to hear peoples experiences. Thanks for watching.
We loved our trips there. That we are highly unlikely to go back is heartbreaking. Silver Lake Inn is the place.
I doubt we'll be back at least for a while but nothing but good memories.
Awesome video, nicely done.. thank you
Thanks for the support and feedback Jacob TJ
Ugh, the f’ing snapping! Why must it be in every g’damn video?!? Just when I start enjoying it… snapping!
Not sure what you're talking about with "snapping"? . Thanks for watching.
What a great video! Your voiceover voice is great too!
Thank You so much for the support. It means a lot to me.
I lived 7years in 1990's on Hatterass Island in Salvo village nxt to historical post office and worked over there and took the ferry every day ❤. Island life my husband aunt house is next to (Blackbeard's well). Shhhhhhh don't tell.
Thats so awesome. Its such a beautiful island and lifestyle. Thank You so much for watching and commenting.
Was there as a tiny kid, it’s gangstar. The power went out for the whole island. First time I really saw the Milky Way.
Things can get real very fast on a small island like that. Thanks for sharing.
So weird.I went there 45 years ago.What a trip.What a insane experience I had.I even stayed in a hotel overnight.What an insane island.
Time to go back....just saying. Thanks for watching.
Beautiful 😍 and exactly how high above sea level? 🤔😬 The houses look overly tall...
5-10 ASL at best. Flooding has been a issue in the past especially when storms come around. I don't think they'll issue building permits there anymore unless you have a plan to raise the structure. Thats hear say but maybe someone can verify???
Nice Video and narration
Thanks a lot I appreciate the support.
Been there! Had lunch at Howard’s Pub.
Love Howards Pub. Good staff and food. Thanks for watching.
We’ve gone to Baldhead for 25 years. Looks like we need try this island out as well.
Baldhead huh....I see how it is. j/k Its a wonderful place.
Great video! Thank you!
Thank you so much Danielle
3:18 thats the best time for the beach TIDAL POOLS !
Good point. Thanks for watching and commenting.
went there a few times last time i went the one grocery store didn’t have any produce that wasn’t rotten or expired
That sucks especially since its like you said, the one store. In my experience they definitely have fruits and veggies that are more ripe than a lot of people may be used to probably because they don't want to throw it away but I've never really witnessed anything moldy and rotten. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@MikeWilley There was a period of time between the closing of The Community Store and major expansion of the Variety Store. I haven't noticed a shortage of good fruits and veggies in the past few years. We'll be back there on the 10th for 2 more weeks. We can't wait.
Took my wife last year, it was her first time, she loved it, need to go back, be in coralla in a couple weeks, maybe we'll make another lighthouse run
Love some cool Lighthouses. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Really cool watch brother
Thank You, comments like this are my inspiration.
I usually fly my small plane. Beats waiting in line for ferry.
That would be a dream come true. Their airport is perfect for it. Thanks for watching.
Not a secret now. Thanks Geeze dude. Kidding. Awesome video
It takes work to get there so hopefully that will help. Thanks for watching.
I scared the Hell outta my family there years ago stranded on Portsmouth all day waiting for storms to blow through. made it back just before sunset lol!! I was like bring it!!!!!
lol, the storms there can get very serious. Thanks for watching Brian.
Love Ocracoke!
Beautiful place. Thanks for watching.
Landed at their small airport and really enjoyed the visit. The morning we left , millions of mosquitos waited for my wife and I. Flying home to Florida, we killed over a hundred mosquitos that got into the cockpit while the door was open. Sadly, that’s what I remember most
Mosquitos or not, thats a pretty awesome trip. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Excellent I’ve been there
Thanks for watching and commenting Gee
Great advertising. We need half of New Jersey coming here now.
Actually very few subs from Jersey so you're good.
I'll be there this week for 7 nights. It's my happy place.
How did your trip go?
@MikeWilley .. It was great. No rain.
@@MikeWilley .. Thanks for asking. 😁 🍺🍺
Sounds like you are saying Ocracroke.
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He is!..wtf?!
Well done!
Thank You so much. I appreciate the support.
I first read about Oracoke after reading Nicholas Sparks the wish it starts off as a remote but later the character falls in love with and I can see how
Theres a book store on the island that has many books written on or about the island.
Was the ferry a smooth ride? I get seasick, so nervous
Its always been fairly smooth when I've been on it but I've heard stories where it can be pretty bumpy during stormy weather. Thanks for the comment.
Even when it's rough it is reasonbly smooth. It doesn't go fast and the sound class ferries are large.
"The Sound Class ferries weigh around 300 tons and can accommodate 50 vehicles and 300 passengers, and all of the ferries that service the Cedar Island / Ocracoke route are of the Sound Class variety."
Going to Outer Banks here in a couple weeks by car from Pennsylvania, and this is the first video I've seen on the island, and I'm sold.
You'll love it, its amazing. Thanks for watching, have an awesome time. We'll be down there in a couple weeks as well (from Delaware).
The very fact Blackbeard had his final fight here makes it worth visiting once in your lifetime
I agree. By the way, I have a couple of videos coming up I think you'll really like. Thanks for the support.
I went there for a week it was amazing ❤
Glad you were able to get the experience. Its an incredible trip. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I went in 1978, was one stoplight on the whole island.
Still the same. Thanks for watching.
Born and raised in N.C. love all of our beaches but there's something special about Ocracoke !!just hope it doesn't turn in to what the rest of N.C. is turning into, it makes me sad to see most of the little smaller towns turned into big city's with so many people!!!
It can definitely feel busy at times like during peak season and going to dinner. It still holds on to its charm. Thanks for watching.
Hush. Ocracoke is terrible. No one should ever go there. Nothing to do. People are mean. Beaches ugly. Stay away. Every time I have ever been there, every year since 2000, dreadful experience. Also, he failed to mention Springers Point, the Pony Pens, Smack’Nallys, the charter boats, the Parasailing, Portsmouth, Howard Street, Deepwater Theater, Books to be Red, Flying Melon. Awful, every one of them. My wife is dragging me back there on Friday. Maybe I will survive.
Smack'Nalleys is a wonderful spot. I couldn't mention everything in the video, I had to save some for this years visit..... Thanks for commenting Scott
Couldn't believe their restaurant didn't have fresh seafood, frozen shrimp,
@@Tkidddd Take the table on the left end by the fish cleaning station for the charter boats and drink more. They have good food, order the specials, and drink more. It's a bar.
Are permits required for driving on the beach and is the ferry ride free?
The ferry ride is free however you do need a drive on permit for the beach. The permit is super easy to get right online. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Permits were around 50 bucks for 10days….definitely air down to at least 15psi some beaches sand is more sugar like. The beach driving and fishing is always fun for us.
Not all the ferry’s are free, I know the cedar island ferry charges somewhere around $15 a vehicle. $1 if you board on foot
The ferry from and to Hatteras is free. There is a charge from Cedar Island or Swan quarter. We have taken our travel trailer to the NPS campground many times and there was a $90 round trip charge. Totally worth it!
Ocracoke is where the restaurant Howard's pub is
Love Howards Pub. Its one of the first places I go every time I go back. Thanks for watching.
What house was it you were staying in I think that’s the house we rented this coming trip?
We've stayed at several but on this trip we were over towards Springers Point
have you seen the wild horses yet
Not there. I've seen them in Assateague but I haven't run into any at Ocracoke. Theres something really cool about wild horses in todays times. Thanks for watching.
@@MikeWilley there is wild horses on shakaford banks . if you are traveling near there . but there once was horses on overcoke i saw them when i was a kid 50 years ago . they were left by the spanish i think .they might have been over on the other part of the island .
Some of the most vicious horseflies there that are determined (and successful) to bite you and seem immuned to "Deepwoods off." One of the locals from "Bath" NC arrived with his wife and the bugs were so bad that his wife had him abandon their campsite after arrival, catch the ferry and return to Bath because his wife couldn't stand the bugs.
Fortunate enough to not had any issues with that the times I've been but I can definitely see how the environment would be susceptible for it.
Wow i live there such a lovely place i live across from pirates chest😂
Pirates Chest is a pretty awesome store. Thanks for watching.
@@MikeWilley yes it isss and i go at the end if summer sale its the best deal!!! Also u get 15% off if u brong in a local so if you know any locals get them to come with u🤫🤫
@@Theiconicyuna What does the local get for coming in with the tourist?
kooks or books?
Books To Be Red
Looks like what Nantucket use to be like 40 years ago.
Thanks for watching.
Nobody knows about it but the line for the ferry is 4 miles long 🤦♂️
The line is crazy. You need to be there in line early. We got on the 2nd ferry on this trip. Good point Jeff. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
@@MikeWilley yea I’ve been there 6 times now. June will be the 7th. Used to always go visit the island but it’s become nothing but a pain anymore. Too crowded. Ferry trips takes half a day.. etc I still love the obx tho
Why does he keep saying Ocracroke?
Because thats what the video is about 🤷🏻♂️
At least he didn’t say Corncrake
@@MikeWilley It's Ocracoke not Ocracroke.
Secret island? Or an island that’s gonna be gone in 50 years? And I didn’t wanna see any haters cause my town is 30 mins from Hyde county and we are sinking too
The entire coast is sinking. We're dealing with it and sea level rise or whatever else is happening in Delaware as well.
You can go there by plane and ferry
A very small plane but they absolutely have a small airport. Now I just need a plane..... Thanks for watching.
Hoy toyed on a sound soyed y’all
Thanks for watching
I know 388,000 people know about it now ! Very cool place
Thanks for watching.
Not a secret. But a wonderful place. I love it
Not a secret to you because you've been told but I'd bet many more people than not have no idea Ocracoke exists. I've lived in Delaware my entire life. I've heard of the Outer Banks and even been there several times before my first trip to Ocracoke but I just learned about Ocracoke in the last couple of years. Its a big world out there.
More people know about Okacroke. That is misleading. Island is beautiful and not as crowded as outer banks has gotten over the years
Misleading. No. What percentage of the world do you think have even heard of the Outer Banks much less Ocracoke. The world is a big place. The USA is a big place. Just because something is familiar to you doesn't mean it is to most others who aren't from your area. I appreciate the watch and comment.
You seem to be saying "OcracRoke".
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