Articles

An Ocean of Art

By Lexi Holian
Between stunning sea and soundscapes and an incredible array of coastal life, it’s no surprise that a place like the Outer Banks attracts artists – and breeds them too with many young local visionaries finding beauty in the curve of a wave or in the wings of a snowy egret coming in for landing over sound waters.The... Read More

Ocracoke Celebrates All Year Long

By Sundae Horn
HELLO SPRING![ March 26 | ocracokechildcare.com ]Join us for the first event of season: the annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off on the Saturday of Easter weekend. Local chefs and foodies compete to cook up the best traditional Ocracoke Clam Chowder. There’s a creative category too in case you want to add a little something... Read More

The Pirate's Cove Lifestyle

By Amelia Boldaji
It’s a hidden gem, and there’s nothing like it anywhere,” says Pirate’s Cove Realty’s Associate Broker Tony Chirico about Pirate’s Cove Resort, which is arguably one of his favorite places on earth.This isn’t just his job talking either — Tony and his wife have owned property at Pirate’s Cove for more than 17 years,... Read More

Wild, Wild Horses

By Amelia Boldaji
It's early morning in Corolla and the music’s blaring. First up on the playlist?“Wild Horses” by the Rolling Stones, and nothing could be more appropriate as our open-air Hummer pulls out of the Wild Horse Adventure Tours parking lot with a mixed group of first-timers and repeat customers embarking on a more than two-... Read More

A Community of Wellness

By Lexi Holian
When we make a commitment to living a healthier lifestyle, we think about exercising regularly and planning healthier meals. Fitness classes make their way into day planners, and suddenly the weekly grocery list requires more thought than some hurriedly scribbled notes as you walk out the door. And while fitness goals... Read More