Articles

Catering to Your Every Whim

By Gabrielle Giannone
If you’re looking for a local catering service that puts love into its food and service, family-owned Outer Banks Catering and Events offers more than 30 years of experience and an exceptionally well-rounded menu of cuisine. From the same family that owns Sooey’s BBQ & Rib Shack, Simply Southern Kitchen,... Read More

The Evolution of a Classic: Enhancing The Lost Colony with Technology

By Maggie Miles
The story unfolds right here on Roanoke Island, where English settlers attempted to establish the first English colony in the New World. Led by Governor John White, the 1587 settlers faced numerous challenges as they attempted to establish a foothold in the untamed wilderness. Their endeavors were overshadowed by a... Read More

Party People! Private Events and Pleasure Cruises on The Crystal Dawn

By Heather Frese
Water is the defining feature of the Outer Banks, the slender arch of islands surrounded and influenced by the rushing tidal flow of the ocean and sounds. We flock to the coast and spend our vacations on the beach, playing in the waves and casting our lines. But have you ever experienced the shift in perspective you... Read More

Your One-Stop Shop for Vacation Memories (and Christmas!)

By Heather Frese
With a name like The Christmas Shop, holly jolly and ho ho ho is a given. But at Manteo’s 25,000-square-foot shopping extravaganza (seriously, you need a map!) there’s also so much more, including local wine with daily tastings, food that’s perfect for entertaining and some of the best vacation souvenirs on the beach... Read More

How to Protect the Wild Horses

By Maggie Miles
Bob White of Back Beach Wild Horse Tours isn’t one to get emotional or talk about his feelings. He moved to the Outer Banks unexpectedly and fell into the business when he left the Marine Corps and his dad invited him to come to the Outer Banks and check out the horses. “I’m not a touchy-feely kind of guy. I’m an ex-... Read More