Articles
Outer Banks Heritage in Every Bite
As the owner of five Outer Banks restaurants and a full-service catering company, Beaman Hines is responsible for feeding thousands of people every day. From the hugely popular Pickle-Brined Chicken Sandwich at Sandtrap Tavern to the succulent Shrimp and Corn Chowder at Shipwrecks Taphouse and Grill to the crowd-... Read More
Locally Made in Currituck
When you visit the Outer Banks, you come to make memories. And what’s more memorable than an authentically local vacation experience? In Currituck, you can explore the rich maritime history of the area and enjoy locally owned and made products, making it a great destination for that homegrown Outer Banks holiday you’... Read More
A Fresh Start for An Island Art Tradition
It’s fitting that the new owner of Studio 12 in Avon, Dawn Eskins, lives with a family of bridge-builders. Her husband and son are part of four generations of bridge architects who have collectively worked on the Bonner, Basnight and Rodanthe bridges that link the islands of the Outer Banks. Dawn is interested in... Read More
Keepers of Tradition
The Howard family of Ocracoke is linked by a tradition of love for their island home. Ever since William Howard, who historians believe may have been Blackbeard’s quartermaster, bought the island in 1759, it’s been a Howard family tradition to reside here. At least 10 generations of Howards have lived and worked on... Read More
High School Sweethearts Take on Mosquitoes
They’re out there just waiting to become unwelcomed guests of your outdoor adventures. They bite, sting and attach bringing not only itchiness and discomfort but also, in some cases, illness.
Mosquitoes and ticks are only a few of the infamous bug invaders of spring and summer. Every year, Outer Bankers face their... Read More