Articles
For the Birds
With an abundance of birdlife and public lands, the Outer Banks is a bird-watching hotspot.
Sandpipers in the surf scurrying from approaching waves, cormorants on dock posts drying their wings in a breeze, a stock-still snowy egret fishing in a mucky creek along the bypass. Gulls cackling over restaurants and grocery... Read More
Where Fun is Always In Season
Have you heard the secret about the Outer Banks off-season? Summer is the crowd-pleaser for obvious reasons, but Outer Banks insiders know that fall is even more appealing, kind of like a special members-only version of the Outer Banks. It’s when visitors have access to all the amenities and treasures of the Outer... Read More
Just a Walk Away in Duck
No matter how much time I spend in Duck, the ability to stroll the town’s length never loses its enchantment. It’s one of the few places on the Outer Banks where you can walk a significant stretch with uninterrupted views of the water. The Boardwalk, managed by the Town of Duck, stretches along the town’s Village... Read More
The Art of Nesting
Whether you’re in quarantine or just have a love for cozy downtime, there’s more to artful nesting than Netflix and snacks. Surrounding yourself with quality creature comforts and aesthetically pleasing goods helps you create that snug, connected, peaceful vibe – the Danish call it hygge, and the French call it... Read More
Culture Carried through Kitchens: Outer Banks Cooking Traditions
Hatteras clam chowder, fig cake, oyster dressing, terrapin stew, old drum, pone bread – it’s not gibberish, I swear, but staples of the briny, buttery culture sprinkled over the Outer Banks. These traditional foods were once the sustenance that fueled the folks who settled in the islands’ earliest fishing villages.... Read More