Articles
Discovering the Ultimate Hidden Treasure
When we think of treasure along the Outer Banks, our minds usually run to pirate ships and gold doubloons, but at Salvo’s newest shop the gem referenced in the name Hidden Treasures is Earth herself and the gifts she offers for healing. Essential oils drawn from flowers and herbs calm or energize our bodies. Stones,... Read More
Gaffer’s: Always Open, Always Fun, Always Local
Vacationing on Ocracoke usually beckons buzzwords like serenity and tranquility, but equally important to a holiday is a good dose of fun. No matter what time of year you’re visiting Ocracoke, and whether you’re looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner or late-night, Gaffer’s meets your need for delicious food,... Read More
History’s Continuance: Ocracoke Restoration
There’s a tangible feeling of history when you step into Ocracoke Restoration, a small shop specializing in stained glass, jewelry, gifts and outdoor decor. Housed in a 1930s cottage restored by the owners, this shop combines exquisite items from the past such as estate and vintage jewelry with modern handcrafted... Read More
There’s Always Something to Do in the Town of Duck
For a town that’s so small you can walk from one end to the other, there’s an amazing amount of stuff going on here in the summer time. All summer long you can find free events happening almost every day all around town. On Tuesday mornings you might take in a yoga class or take the kids to the children’s interactive... Read More
Café Experientia
“Many people claim coffee inspires them, but as everyone knows, coffee
only makes boring people even more boring.” – Honore de Balzac
What’s boring?
Standing in a cattle-call for a cookie-cutter drink. That’s boring. Tossing bucks into a burning ball of gas to get a fix on quasi-coffee. That’s boring.
So, don’t... Read More