Articles
A Stroll Through Duck
Those familiar with Duck already know that the best way to get around this quaint town is on foot or bike. Multi-use paths, numerous crosswalks and a soundside boardwalk cater to the pedestrian by making it easy to get anywhere in town, and a great incentive of walking is the many sights along the way. Here are the... Read More
A Legacy of Firsts
From the first English child born in the colonies to the first powered flight and the first national seashore, the Outer Banks is an area known for its historic beginnings. In 1937, Hatteras Village native Ernal Foster pioneered the industry of sportfishing. Commercial fishing was common on Hatteras in those days, but... Read More
Corolla Bob
Tucked away in a small corner office, somewhere in the quiet beach town called Corolla, is the wild horse enigma of the Outer Banks and his loyal and trusty sidekick, Hershey the dog. Some folks know him as Corolla Bob. This larger than life purveyor of wild horse tours is none other than Bob White, owner and operator... Read More
A Tale of Two Restaurants
Salt Water Grille:Catch a Local's Favorite With an atmosphere reminiscent of the old flat top beach cottages and some serious, Southern coastal cuisine, Salt Water Grill is a true representation of the Outer Banks and something you aren’t going to find back home. It’s a melting pot of sorts, merging fresh seafood from... Read More
The Cotton Gin: Country, Coastal & Cosmopolitan
You know that point in any trip when you’re on the last stretch and the anticipation overwhelms you? Almost there, almost there…. For locals and visitors here, it’s that piece of highway right before the bridges – that landing strip to the arch that takes you over to your Outer Banks home. And sitting like a marker at... Read More