Articles

Kite Culture

By Lisa Loy
What is The Kite Culture? Well, different people might have different answers to that question. We thought it would be fun to give you some insight and reflection from a few of the good people who have helped make Kitty Hawk Kites the huge success that it is today.   Jonny Thompson: Master Pilot   "I was doing... Read More

Whalehead Revisited: Christmas in Corolla

By Beth P. Storie
It 's Christmas Eve of 1928, and all around the mansion preparations are under way for the many guests set to arrive by this afternoon's boat. The staff scurries throughout the house, each with their own task to accomplish. Marie-Louise and Edward Collings Knight, Jr., the owners of the mansion, which was christened... Read More

Light Up the Holidays with The Elizabethan Gardens

By Amelia Boldaji
Gather round and get ready to add some sparkle to your holiday season with one of the biggest events of the year: WinterLights at The Elizabethan Gardens! From early December through the beginning of January, visitors of all ages are invited to come stroll through the Gardens after sunset and revel in the beautifully... Read More

Vacation Home Estate Planning Issues: Smooth and Simple Solutions

By Amelia Boldaji
There are many of us who own a vacation home here on the Outer Banks who have given thought to how to pass it on to our loved ones. We intend to keep our favorite gathering place in the family for as long as we can, but we also want to make sure that when it transfers to our heirs it is without delays and excessive... Read More

Take time for island time: A day in the life of a Hatteras Island vacation

By Outer Banks This Week
Savor your valuable vacation days among the dunes and waters of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.You will be rewarded with priceless moments and memories shared with loved ones. Gather together in one of the island's fine vacation homes for comfort and luxurious convenience in an idyllic vacation setting. Hatteras... Read More