Articles

We have Famous Local Writers Living right in our Midst!

By Beth P. Storie
Here are two of our favorite books.My Life Pile: A Compilation of Stories from the Lifetime of a Hunter/Gatherer, written by Vic Berg, was one of those books that I never expected to love. After all, I’m neither a hunter nor a gatherer. But Vic’s writing placed me in the blind, beside the dogs, behind the binoculars,... Read More

Sanderling Resort: Getting Better All The Time

By Lisa Loy
Sunsets in winter bathe the sky with the most vivid colors of the year, courtesy of the cooler air. Mirrored upon the waters of the Currituck Sound, our sunsets provide a dramatic backdrop to the thousands of migrating swan, geese and duck making their annual pilgrimage south along the Atlantic Flyway. And, the... Read More

Uncle Ike’s Sandbar & Grill; Corolla Banquets & Catering

By Beth P. Storie
Tucked away in the Corolla Light Town Center, Uncle Ike’s is considered a lucky find for visitors, especially in the off-season when more than a few restaurants have closed. If you don’t see it right off, just follow a local (you know, the folks who wear flip flops year ‘round). Chances are the trail will lead to this... Read More

Spring 2015 Taste of the Beach

By Beth P. Storie
Get ready, foodies!It’s happening again…and we can’t wait. 2015’s TOB will feature more than 50 events located from Corolla to Manteo! And, of course, the crowd favorites Outer Banks BBQ Showdown (3rd annual), the Chowder Cook-off and the Grand Tasting held at Pamlico Jack’s will be highlights. Making it all even... Read More

Creating a Culture of Community...For All!

By Amelia Boldaji
Tis the season for New Year resolutions, and for lots of us that means taking stock of our habits and deciding which ones we’d like to change. It’s not surprising then that it’s also a season when many of us are thinking about ways to become more healthy and, well, active.  At the Outer Banks Family YMCA, these are... Read More