Articles
Visit the Ramada and Let the Rest Come to You
When you go on vacation, you have expectations: You expect a fabulous location with awesome activities, space for the whole family to relax and amenities that put your mind at ease and your body at play. Since 1985, the Ramada Plaza in Kill Devil Hills has been doing just that for visiting families, couples and groups... Read More
At Home in Corolla
The first Corolla wild horse tour company didn’t start out on paper with a business plan and a pitch to investors or bank loan officers. The idea serendipitously started over margaritas on the pool deck at the Inn at Corolla Light and was formulated on an ensuing horse-viewing trip in a rusty Suburban.
But let’s back... Read More
20 years of Jimmy's Seafood Buffet
There’s a reason visitors call ahead to Jimmy’s Seafood Buffet before they even book their Outer Banks vacation. Like returning to your family’s favorite beach access each year, dinner at Jimmy’s is at the top of the summer bucket list for many foodies.
As any longtime (or even brand-new, just-finished-dining) patron... Read More
Wear Nature's Best with Jewelry by Gail
Gail Kowalski loves rocks. She can even pinpoint the exact moment she fell in love with them. When she was 6 years old, her neighbor’s driveway was recovered with shiny gravel, complete with uncut quartz that glittered when it caught the sunlight. She spent hours in that driveway, carefully picking through the stones... Read More
Not Just Here for the Beer
As one of the Outer Banks’ original breweries – and the nation’s first wind-powered brew pub – Outer Banks Brewing Station draws its fair share of beer lovers. They come for the refreshing Olsch, the zesty Lemongrass Wheat, the easy-going Hoi Toider IPA or one of the other 100-plus beers they’ve brewed over the years... Read More