Articles
An Outer Banks-Born Business Goes Big
Every day all across the nation, expert candymakers at more than 20 locations of The Fudgery are busy handcrafting fudge the old-fashioned way – cooking extra-fine sugar, half and half, butter, fine chocolate and salt in huge copper kettles then hand-turning the fudge on an 800 lb. slab of Georgia marble to quickly... Read More
Hot Fun in the Summertime
The tall sweep of sand dunes at Jockey’s Ridge is one of my earliest memories – the thick heat, the sticky grit on my legs as I held my mom’s hand and watched my dad run, jump, then drift through the air on a brightly colored hang glider. He had a t-shirt from Kitty Hawk Kites depicting the scene in pretty pastels... Read More
Bringing People Together with Jazz
For two years Duck’s picturesque Town Green fell silent over Columbus Day weekend, a time of year traditionally filled with the lively sounds of the Duck Jazz Festival. But in 2022, the music returned and with it came more than 6,000 festival goers over the course of the holiday weekend. The 14th annual Duck Jazz... Read More
Find Treasure on the Corolla Outer Banks and Currituck Mainland
Restless adventurers, relax! Around here you don’t have to look far to find the treasures that will satisfy your need for exciting new adventures and experiences. Currituck County and Corolla are jam-packed with hidden gems and historical artifacts ready for you to discover.
Treasuring Northern Outer Banks History... Read More
Old Traditions and New Experiences at The Cotton Gin
Whether you’re looking for gifts for your family or a treat for yourself, shopping trips can be a tiring, all-day affair, but there is a way to save yourself from all that driving around. Thankfully, The Cotton Gin stores have everything you could need in one place. Between their bounty of coastal decor, beach wear... Read More