Articles
Creating Memories at Salt Water Grill
People come to the Outer Banks for a multitude of reasons: the ocean air and pristine beaches, the wild ponies and rolling sand dunes, the historic sites and epic watersports. But more than anything, we come to make memories, to laugh and play and to eat with our loved ones in a relaxed setting that we’ll remember for... Read More
The Art of Bookselling
For those who love to read, a cozy, well-stocked, independent bookstore is just about Nirvana. Fortunately for readers, the Outer Banks has seven such bookstores strung at convenient distances from Corolla to Ocracoke. Step inside these local stores and you will meet four owners who have perfected the art of the... Read More
More Beach to Love
It’s that time of year again! Tan lines are reappearing, days are longer, and no matter where you are on the Outer Banks, there’s fun in the sun to be had with family and friends.
The towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and the village of Buxton on Hatteras Island are excited to see the... Read More
On the Scenic Streets of Duck
There are plenty of places to shop and dine on the Outer Banks, but there's something special about Duck. While you might have to drive from place to place in other areas, in Duck the whole town seems to have been designed with pedestrians in mind. You can ditch the car in favor of a scenic stroll down the waterfront... Read More
Marlin Tales
The blue marlin moves gracefully, its body under perfect control, quietly gliding into the baits in no particular hurry. A long, powerful fish with a spiked bill, formidable shoulders and a scythe-like tail, the marlin’s pectoral fins light up in the most astonishing electric blue. In the blink of an eye it breaks the... Read More