Articles

The Story Behind the Paper Canoe

By Amelia Boldaji
Every place has a history. And on the Outer Banks, as we all know, those histories can stretch back generations. But, even when the history is somewhat more recent, it still carries meaning and helps to set a context – to give a foundation upon which the present day experience is set. Such is the case with The Paper... Read More

It's All Happening at Whalehead

By Beth P. Storie
The people who run Whalehead in Historic Corolla are geniuses at merging mission with events. They help all of us understand not only the history of the great house but also, through their activities and events, the era during which the house came to be. And that era, as you might know, was the Roaring ‘20s when... Read More

Best Family Traditions in Currituck County

By Claire Bridges
There’s no anticipation quite like that of a 7-year-old kid, crouched on a dock on Currituck Sound, watching her several crab lines for the tiniest flicker of movement. She’s waiting for the moment when one skitters right or left or pulls taut because that means a crab is tugging at the bait below.  Finally, a line... Read More

On the Shores of Nags Head

By Amelia Boldaji
When a colony of men and women attempted to established the first permanent English settlement on the Outer Banks in 1587, things were a bit different here. With none of the amenities we often take for granted today, that first colony worked tirelessly to build and maintain their own shelters as they tried to eke out... Read More

Winters at Cameron House Inn

By Beth P. Storie
Winters are not lonely at Cameron House Inn, a lovingly restored Arts and Crafts bungalow bed and breakfast in Manteo. In fact, more and more, guests are discovering that the so-called quiet colder months are ideal for visiting. “That’s one of the reasons we stay open year round,” explains innkeeper, Jennifer Everette... Read More