Articles
Captain Lee & The Call Of The Water
When you catch your first Mako shark at age 9 mating on your Dad's 28' Jersey King Skiff up on Long Island, what in the world do you do for an encore? How about becoming a mate on head boats or going to work on a commercial trawler at age 14? How about running a 65' trawler with your Dad, just the two of you, while... Read More
Outer Banks Seafood Festival: Fresh. Local. Seafood.
October 18-19 One factor that contributes to the Outer Banks' reputation as a prime vacation destination on the eastern seaboard, in addition to our miles of clean, family-friendly beaches, is our variety of fresh, local seafood. While other events focus solely on its preparation, whether for consumers or would-be at... Read More
Local Shoppe Pops with Flavor
If the Lost Colony had used what was right under their feet (piles and piles of sand) and the gifts of maize from their new friends Wanchese and Manteo, history might have changed. By drying out the cobs just the right way (yes, it's a little humid in these parts) and stirring the kernels in a mound of piping hot sand... Read More
Oasis: You Can't Keep a Good Name Down
Oasis Suites Hotel has a past...one that started almost 70 years ago, though you'd never think that when looking at the lovely Nags Head hotel today. There's absolutely nothing in the elegant suites and perfectly maintained property that belies its former life. But name and place often transcend years, and in this... Read More
Town of Duck Celebrates Fall
The locals' secret is out: fall is the best time on the Outer Banks! Couple autumn's moderate temperatures, lower humidity and less-crowded beaches with shoulder season events, and it's easy to see why the Town of Duck calls itself the Outer Banks' most vibrant recreational, cultural and entertainment center. From the... Read More