Articles
Keepers of Tradition
The Howard family of Ocracoke is linked by a tradition of love for their island home. Ever since William Howard, who historians believe may have been Blackbeard’s quartermaster, bought the island in 1759, it’s been a Howard family tradition to reside here. At least 10 generations of Howards have lived and worked on... Read More
High School Sweethearts Take on Mosquitoes
They’re out there just waiting to become unwelcomed guests of your outdoor adventures. They bite, sting and attach bringing not only itchiness and discomfort but also, in some cases, illness.
Mosquitoes and ticks are only a few of the infamous bug invaders of spring and summer. Every year, Outer Bankers face their... Read More
Living Legends
The wild horses that freely roam the Outer Banks’ pristine northern beaches are, in many ways, living history. While a majestic herd of mustangs occupying a stretch of sandy beach may seem like fiction or fairytale, the Corolla wild horses are a living, breathing connection to the area’s rich past.
According to... Read More
Warm Weather and Hot Styles
With warm, beachy weather on the way, you might find yourself (and your wardrobe) needing a spring refresh. Thankfully, The Cotton Gin is ready and eager to meet all of your seasonal needs.
The Wright family, founders and owners of The Cotton Gin, has spent the last 60 years perfecting the coastal shopping atmosphere... Read More
A Local Chef's Story with a Latin Twist
Alfredo Landazuri landed on the Outer Banks 22 years ago from his native city of Lima, Peru. He had just graduated from a small cooking institute that he had enrolled in at just 17 years old. Back then, cooking schools were a new thing in his country.
“The first cooking schools in Peru had just started in the ’90s,... Read More