Articles
A Tale of TW's
Trout north of Kitty Hawk pier! Big Drum off the point! Stripers under Manns Harbor Bridge!Oh, the sweet sounds of fall! It's the call we Outer Banks anglers can't wait to hear. It rejuvenates the spirit, refreshes the mind and invigorates the soul. Well, okay, maybe fall fishing doesn't have quite that effect on all... Read More
A Little Taste of Tranquility
When the husband and wife team, Don and Lauri Just, bought Tranquil House Inn on the Manteo waterfront in 1993, they thought they were prepared to settle permanently into a quiet life as island innkeepers. They quickly realized, however, that their location was much too special - and their ambitious visions for the... Read More
Fall in Love with Ocracoke's Shoulder Seasons
What's your favorite season on the Outer Banks? Ask just about anyone, and you'll likely be told fall or spring (or both!). It's not hard to see why either. The weather's still fantastic, the beaches are less crowded and the water's almost sure to be perfect. Now imagine spending some of that magical time on Ocracoke... Read More
Yeah, It's That Good
A restaurant born from a hardware store has got to have a story. You just can't go from nails and tools and such to an amber-lighted, cool (I really want to say groovy), hugely popular business that locals are passionate about and visitors are excited to discover without some sort of history. This is Ocean Boulevard,... Read More
A Personal Touch
You've probably heard every cliche in the book when it comes to "small but mighty," but for Dolphin Realty, there's a nugget of truth to the old adages. This smaller Hatteras Island realty company, owned and operated by longtime local resident, Nancy Scarborough, counts its size as one of its greatest assets. The... Read More