Articles
Growth by the Grain: More Beach to Love
Those of you who live here or are seasoned visitors know that these barrier islands, while being so beautiful, are truly very fragile. There are places on the Outer Banks that are less than a mile across from sound to ocean. And unfortunately, due to storms, erosion and ocean overwash, many beaches are narrower than... Read More
Historical, Accurate and Local: Corolla Bob and the Original Wild Horse Tour
If you want to understand and uncover the true history of the Outer Banks, you must know the story of the wild banker horses that made these islands their home long before our beaches welcomed hordes of visitors eager for their summer vacation. Nearly 500 years ago, Spanish mustangs were brought over and left behind... Read More
Outer Banks Treasures in the Making: 45 Years of Jewelry by Gail
A long time ago, at a beach not too far away, a ninth-grade girl who lived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, decided that she wanted to live and work on the Outer Banks of North Carolina where her family visited every summer.
“I used to tell everyone that I was from the Outer Banks but lived in Pittsburgh part time,” says... Read More
Get your Kicks at Dirty Dick's
Even though much has changed on the Outer Banks over the last 30 years, it’s good to know that there are still some things you can count on – the beach, the lighthouses, the wild horses at Corolla and Dirty Dick’s Crab House in Avon and Nags Head treating both visitors and locals like family.
Dirty Dick’s has been a... Read More
Refreshing a Tradition
It’s hard to believe that something that began on Roanoke Island 85 years ago would still be a vital part of the Outer Banks experience today, but that’s exactly the trajectory of The Lost Colony, the Outer Banks’ much-loved musical under the stars.
Since 1937 the outdoor drama has been telling the historical story... Read More