Articles
Manteo: The Place to Be
With the Town’s new slogan in mind, Meet Me in Manteo, you have an even bigger invitation to visit this lovely waterside town. If you’ve been here before, you already understand the charm of this place, and you’re undoubtedly here for a repeat visit. But for you initiates, let us welcome you to the gem of the Outer... Read More
The Top 10 Things to Do in Corolla and the Currituck Outer Banks
Currituck County and Corolla offer endless amounts of fun for all ages. If you’re spending time on the Currituck Outer Banks and want to make sure you get the full experience, keep reading. Here are the Top 10 things you must do in Corolla and mainland Currituck. See if you can do them all!
Watch the Corolla Wild... Read More
The Pier Atmosphere
Ocean piers might look like bridges to nowhere, but once you walk the planks, you’ll find that piers are portals to a whole other world over the water.
Well beyond the shoreline, teetering in the air at seagull level, it’s quieter – conversations, the zing of lines casting, even squeals of fish-catching delight seem... Read More
History, Heroism and The Saving of Lives
It’s a milestone year in Outer Banks history, the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the U.S. Life-Saving Service along the North Carolina coast. Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station in Rodanthe, the first life-saving station commissioned in North Carolina on December 4, 1874, and now a restored historic site and museum... Read More
Longevity & Legacy: Outer Banks Businesses That Have Stood the Test of Time
How do you mark time? In birthdays? In the growth of your children or grandchildren? By memories of past places and events?
One way to capture the passing of the years is through buildings and businesses. If you’ve lived on the Outer Banks for a long time – or if you’ve visited here year after year – you’re able to... Read More