Articles

Making Memories on the Water

By Molly Harrison
Is Your Family Ready For Adventure? Look no further than Crystal Dawn and Country Girl, two of the most trusted party boats on the Outer Banks, based at Pirate’s Cove Marina in Manteo, just over the bridge from Nags Head. These large party boats, also known as head boats, can accommodate numerous anglers or... Read More

Spring Awakening in Currituck

By Molly Harrison
A long winter is one thing, but a long winter during a pandemic is just about unbearable! Puzzles, board games, cooking in, sleeping late, heck even Netflix and Disney Plus are getting old - quick.  Thank goodness the warm days of spring are here. Back outside we go, sinking bare feet into newly green grass, basking... Read More

Wild and Free, Just Like the Horses

By Molly Harrison
It’s easy to see why the Corolla wild horses are one of the most popular Outer Banks attractions. The sight of the horses living wild on the beaches and dunes of the northern Currituck Banks is an awe-inspiring sight. The freedom of an animal that we typically view as domesticated speaks deeply to us humans, inspiring... Read More

A Cast of Creatives

By Molly Harrison
Over the last 51 years Village Craftsmen in Ocracoke has grown from a modest craft shop begun in a tipi into a multi-room gallery that’s considered among the top craft galleries in coastal North Carolina. Filled with high-quality, American-made handcrafts, Village Craftsmen is known for its extensive selection of... Read More

Written in the Walls

By Beth P. Storie
Maintaining Manteo's Historic Architectural Legacy Most people use only their eyes to see a building, especially old ones in need of repair, but Susan Fearing uses more senses: “You have to listen to these old structures to understand their essence. They all have histories that have imbued them with more than just... Read More