Articles
Help Wanted: The Mystery of the Lost Colony
It’s America’s most compelling and enduring mystery – what happened to the group of 115 men, women and children left on the shores of Roanoke Island in 1587 to form the first permanent English colony in the New World? Say the names of the Lost Colony’s key players and places and a shiver of intrigue runs down your... Read More
Inside and Out All Year 'Round
When we think of fitness and good health, often what comes to mind are the leaps and lunges of a Zumba class, the swings and thwacks of a tennis game, the splash and stroke of a good long swim. But well-being isn’t only physical, and a healthy heart doesn’t come solely from getting in your cardio.
Outer Banks... Read More
Meet the Tranquil House Inn Family
No matter how you sightsee in Manteo’s downtown waterfront – walking, driving or boating – you’re hard-pressed to not slow your pace and marvel at the Tranquil House Inn. With its sun-kissed porch, cedar-shake exterior and signature green roof, all framed by a white picket fence on the street side, this family-owned... Read More
Unbridled Passion for a Rare Herd
The Corolla Wild Horse Fund (CWHF) has some new faces. In June, Linda Adkins came on board as executive director. Last July, Meg Puckett assumed the role of herd manager. The passion both women bring to their work is palpable and inspiring.
Linda grew up working on farms near Philadelphia and brings extensive horse... Read More
Food and Fellowship at Stack 'Em High
Stack ’em High might appear to be a simple pancake house, but there’s a lot more going on inside this Kitty Hawk restaurant than meets the eye.
When the summer crowds thin out and the locals return to the tables, Stack ’em High is more like a community center than a restaurant. Of course the off-season customers are... Read More