Articles
A Place Where Everyone Knows Your Name
While many beach businesses took their annual winter snooze to rest up for the arrival of the thousands of visitors that come to Currituck County’s Outer Banks every summer season, Tony Northrup, owner of Ike’s Bites ’n More, remained in high gear.
“We’ve been busy!” says Tony. “We’ve made lots of changes to Ike’s... Read More
Putting the Personal Touch on Back Beach Wild Horse Tours
What images come to mind when you think about taking a safari-style tour in search of Corolla’s wild horses? Perhaps you almost feel the wind against your face as your open-air truck cruises through the sand. Or maybe you start anticipating the thrill of spotting these horses in their wild, natural habitats. But how... Read More
Beach Day Safety
Ahh … the beach. There is no place more restorative and rejuvenating than that magical stretch of sand where the land meets the sea.
It’s obvious that thousands of Currituck County vacationers agree. From four-wheel-driving on the sand at Carova Beach to swimming with the family at lifeguarded beaches around... Read More
10 Things You Can Do on Roanoke Island that You Can't Do Anywhere Else on the Outer Banks
1. Mark the hours by the courthouse bell.
The former Dare County Courthouse is the majestic centerpiece of downtown Manteo. While the building is no longer the site of judicial business (it’s now the home of the Dare County Arts Council and its stunning multi-artist gallery), the belfry still serves its historic... Read More
Town of Nags Head: So Much to Love on the Beach and Beyond
With its 11-mile stretch of stunning Atlantic shoreline, Nags Head is understandably known for being a beach town. Its name has been synonymous with North Carolina coastal vacations since the early 1800s when residents of northeastern North Carolina began flocking to the coast to escape the inland heat. For nearly a... Read More