Outer Banks Articles & Shorts

If you’re like a lot of people – like hundreds of thousands of people – you love the Outer Banks of North Carolina. You might consider us presumptuous drawing this conclusion so quickly, and we would agree with you . . . except for the fact that we’re right. You love the Outer Banks beaches, the Outer Banks water sports, the Outer Banks towns, Outer Banks shops, the Outer Banks events and Outer Banks activities . . . everything about this place (you wouldn’t be on this site if you didn’t). We do too. And, lucky for you, we also love writing about the Outer Banks. Locals and visitors alike value our Outer Banks information.

Our local writers tell you how to negotiate dining out if you have a big crowd. We show you, step by step, how to pick a crab. We’ve written articles highlighting Corolla and the Currituck Outer Banks or about charming Manteo on Roanoke Island or telling you the mysteries of Ocracoke Island. We cover the events happening on the Outer Banks – and, boy, are there a lot of them to cover! Outer Banks activities, everything from water sports to walking tours to lighthouse tours to birdwatching trips, are focal points. Businesses, rituals and legends local to the Outer Banks are detailed in our articles. You’ll find out how that restaurant got its name or the modest beginning of that now-booming business. We give you insider Outer Banks information about staying safe in the ocean, how to navigate those pesky turn lanes, which restaurants to check out for the best Southern cuisine in the area and resorts’ present and future aspirations. Our Outer Banks articles are good reading. You’ll feel like a local with all the knowledge you’re sure to collect! And we’re adding to them all the time. Click on in to learn about the Outer Banks from the locals' side!

 

Corolla for Kids

By Molly Harrison
A guide to the family-friendly and kid-friendly activities in Corolla and the Currituck Outer Banks. Corolla and the Currituck beaches are known as one of the top family-friendly vacation destinations on the East Coast, and it’s not only because of the beautiful beaches. A wide variety of things to see and do... Read More

Fly, Paddle, Walk and Ride Through all Sides of the Outer Banks

By Hannah Lee Leidy
Like many remote locales, the Outer Banks is at the mercy of the elements. These tiny islands shift and shape with the whims of the water and air, and the distinct maritime environment determines the diversions and activities at our fingertips. There’s water – obviously – in abundance. But, the Outer Banks offers... Read More

The Beach Scene Goes Off-Island at H2OBX

By Hannah Lee Leidy
Everyone talks about going to the Outer Banks for the beach. It’s a week-long stretch (or maybe more!) to kick back in the sand, bask in the sun and play in the ocean. Now, we love our beach, don’t get us wrong, but after a few days, it feels like your crew has built all the sandcastles, found all the seashells and... Read More

Your Safe, Fun, Family-Friendly Option for the Summer

By Maggie Miles
When a company is awarded “#1 Dolphin Tours” by Tripadvisor for the past seven years in a row, you know there has to be a few good reasons. The Umphletts have been running businesses on the Outer Banks for 25 years, so they know a thing or two about how to be successful. They’re the owners of OBX Marina in Wanchese, a... Read More

The Lost Colony is Back - and Better than Ever

By Molly Harrison
When America’s longest-running outdoor symphonic drama was forced to go dark in the summer of 2020 due to COVID-19, all was not lost.  Rather than dwell on disaster, The Lost Colony’s producers and creative staff got busy, using the time as an opportunity for growth. The result after a year of hard work is a 2021... Read More