Articles
Meals That Make Memories and Community Contributions
Outer Banks Boil Company is well known and much loved for its signature seafood boils, stocked with jumbo shrimp, crab legs, scallops, andouille sausage, red bliss potatoes, corn on the cob and sweet Vidalia onions, steamed and boiled to perfection in the company’s secret spice combination and served with its homemade... Read More
A Commitment to Conservation
One of the most exciting aspects of The Northern Outer Banks is the herd of wild horses roaming the 4x4 beaches north of Corolla.
These wild horses have a fascinating history. They are descendants of Spanish mustangs that early European explorers brought to this stretch of coastline in the 16th century. The Spanish... Read More
Spring's in Full Swing on The Northern Outer Banks
Summer brings a lot of excitement and activity to The Northern Outer Banks beaches, but that does not mean the spring season has any less to offer!
An early visit to The Northern Outer Banks, which includes Corolla, the 4WD beaches north of Corolla, the Mainland and Knotts Island, is perfect for those who prefer to... Read More
The Stories Behind the Scenes of Ocracoke: The Island's First Traffic Accident
All communities have history, and some communities are fortunate enough to have history keepers, the people who preserve that place's stories. One such history keeper is Philip Howard of Ocracoke, an eighth-generation islander who's been there almost his entire life. Living in and among the restored homes of his... Read More
Affordable Luxury for Your Coastal Home
Coastal Home, newly opened in late 2024, brings a whole new concept of furniture shopping to the Outer Banks.
In its bright, coastal-themed showroom inside in the heart of Kill Devil Hills, Coastal Home sells upholstered furniture and a variety of pieces from popular U.S. furniture brands. But what sets this store... Read More