When Does the Water Get Warm in the Outer Banks

Vacations are a must. We all need them to keep our sanity. A good vacation allows us to get out of town and away from our jobs wo that we don't feel like we are just socialized robots. It's refreshing [...]

Post-Watersports Refuel: Smoothies to Rehydrate After Kayaking or Jet Skiing

Yes, we are in the dead of winter and that means people are not swimming in the ocean or walking around in their bathing suits on the beach. But since the winter solstice has already passed, we will be counting [...]

Swimming Safety a Priority in OBX

If you live in the Outer Banks or follow the news, you may have heard about the three drownings which occurred this summer. Of course, anytime there is a large body of water where people regularly swim, there will be [...]

Summer May be Officially Gone but the Smoothies are Still Here

This week marked the official end of summer on the calendar. But with temperatures still in the 70's and 80's, Island Smoothie is the place to get your cool, refreshing, healthy beverage. The surf is still up and even when [...]