Articles

Top-Notch Developments for the Wild Horses

By Hannah Lee Leidy
His fiery personality, protective nature and good looks make him a popular one with the ladies – and his recognizable offspring prove he gets around! But don’t go calling Topnotch a scoundrel – among the Corolla wild horses, he sets himself apart as a model stallion. Topnotch has long been a favorite of the Corolla... Read More

Let's Make Some Memories

By Molly Harrison
Climb aboard the 65-foot Crystal Dawn for half-day fishing trips, sunset cruises, private trips and more. Every trip is a wildlife-watching and sightseeing adventure! From the upper or lower deck you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the sound, inlet, marsh, islands, sandbars and unique Outer Banks landmarks. You’ll see... Read More

Opening Up to What's Next at Lovie's Salon

By Beth P. Storie
The word transformation carries differing meanings for people, but in many cases it has an air of the mystical and powerful. It’s not simply change; it’s something broader and deeper that shifts our beings into some place higher. We can be transformed by something in a sudden moment, somewhat as if it happened to us... Read More

Feeding Small-Town Nostalgia with a 60-Year Tradition

By Hannah Lee Leidy
If you’re looking for that small-town, local feel north of the Oregon Inlet, nowhere does it better than charming Manteo. And as every smalltown fantasy needs, the time-honored, family-style diner is a must. You know the kind – one where everyone knows your name, you have your regular booth and good food is as... Read More

From Gracious to Plenty

By Beth P. Storie
How Nags Head became the first beach resort in North Carolina. As you drive the beach road today, it might be hard to imagine a time when the preponderance of places to stay were only several gracious beach-style hotels, mostly found in Nags Head. But if you can go back in your imagination to the 1930s and early ’40s... Read More