Articles
From Hip to Historic
Come into Manteo and take a right at any light. Stop when you get to the water. Now, look around you. It's beautiful, isn't it? Such a great combination of old and new, serene and fun, laid back and entertaining. A waterfront boardwalk belts a vibrant waterfront town. There's history nestled right beside brand new.... Read More
Oh How We Love Summer on the Outer Banks!
LIFEGUARDS Can we just start with the lifeguards?! Good lord, have you seen them? I don't care what your persuasion is, each one of them is gorgeous, fit, brave, strong and true. And, most importantly... really...they save hundreds of lives every single summer on the Outer Banks. Thanks to all of you. OUTDOOR DINING ... Read More
Savory Beautiful Swimmers
Callinectes sapidus. Those two Latin words have a definite lyrical roll to them, but I must say I like our English translation better - savory beautiful swimmers. It's perfect for the blue crab, isn't it! How many times have you watched them maneuver in the water, seemingly able to travel four dimensions at once with... Read More
Standing in the Shadow of Love
When Edward Collins Knight, Jr., brought his new bride to Corolla in 1922 for their honeymoon, two very different worlds began to merge: the world of a wealthy industrialist from the north, avid waterfowl hunter, nature lover and conservationist, and the world of the simple, hardy folk who lived and worked on the... Read More
The Creation of Art and Friends
A delicate ribbon of sand arching elegantly into the sea, Hatteras Island is a visual paradise. From the Atlantic's soft sapphires to the amethyst hues of sunset over the Pamlico, Hatteras inspires. So it's no wonder that the island has become a bit of a mecca for artists, gallery owners and shoppers. Fifteen... Read More