Articles
Fall in Love with Ocracoke's Shoulder Seasons
What's your favorite season on the Outer Banks? Ask just about anyone, and you'll likely be told fall or spring (or both!). It's not hard to see why either. The weather's still fantastic, the beaches are less crowded and the water's almost sure to be perfect. Now imagine spending some of that magical time on Ocracoke... Read More
Yeah, It's That Good
A restaurant born from a hardware store has got to have a story. You just can't go from nails and tools and such to an amber-lighted, cool (I really want to say groovy), hugely popular business that locals are passionate about and visitors are excited to discover without some sort of history. This is Ocean Boulevard,... Read More
A Personal Touch
You've probably heard every cliche in the book when it comes to "small but mighty," but for Dolphin Realty, there's a nugget of truth to the old adages. This smaller Hatteras Island realty company, owned and operated by longtime local resident, Nancy Scarborough, counts its size as one of its greatest assets. The... Read More
Kite Culture
What is The Kite Culture?
Well, different people might have different answers to that question. We thought it would be fun to give you some insight and reflection from a few of the good people who have helped make Kitty Hawk Kites the huge success that it is today.
Jonny Thompson: Master Pilot
"I was doing... Read More
Whalehead Revisited: Christmas in Corolla
It 's Christmas Eve of 1928, and all around the mansion preparations are under way for the many guests set to arrive by this afternoon's boat. The staff scurries throughout the house, each with their own task to accomplish. Marie-Louise and Edward Collings Knight, Jr., the owners of the mansion, which was christened... Read More