Articles
Brunch at the Beach and More
The owner/operator of Mike Dianna’s Grill Room is named neither Mike nor Dianna. Meghann Pauls, Corolla native, bought the restaurant in 2016 and kept the well-recognized name. “Most people think I’m Dianna,” Meghann says. “I always say, I don’t care what they call me as long as they come in!” Meghann has worked in... Read More
Explore the Soundside
Gliding across the Pamlico Sound in a kayak is an experience that perfectly captures what’s so special about Hatteras Island and a vacation on the Outer Banks – it’s a mix of relaxation, fun and adventure through stunning natural scenery and abundant wildlife, a day that’s guaranteed to crystallize into a standout... Read More
This Will Float Your Boat
When it comes to family-oriented Outer Banks fun, there’s nothing better than getting on the water. And few people know more about all-ages fun on the water than the Foreman family.
Owners and operators of Crystal Dawn head boat in Manteo, the Foremans have been entertaining families in the sounds around Roanoke... Read More
Coastal-Driven Variety: The Evolution of the Cotton Gin
Seven generations ago, a shipwreck brought Jacob Francis Wright to the shores of Duck, North Carolina. Wright bloomed where he was planted, so to speak, and the family farmed and fished in the area for generations. Over time the family added farmland and expanded their business, even acquiring an abandoned cotton gin... Read More
Get Outside and Explore
The world is wild with wonder on the Outer Banks. Arched delicately into the ocean, this fragile yet hardy strand of islands offers an opportunity to explore a maritime environment unlike any other. Imagine digging your toes in the same sand the Wright brothers lifted off from in the first powered flight as you fly a... Read More