Outer Banks Articles & Shorts - Issue 4: Summer 2014

Welcome to the Summer Edition of OuterBanksThisWeek.com magazine.

It's finally summer. Ocean swims. Fantastical thunderstorms. Businesses booming. Hot, humid days made bearable by always-present wind. Here at OuterBanksThisWeek.com magazine, we've been so excited about this summer issue because it's filled to overflowing with articles, pictures and schedules that capture what summer is all about on these outer islands. You'll want to read it from cover to cover!

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Living the Dream!

By Amelia Boldaji
 When was the last time you visited Corolla? If you're not already there, of course, it's a good question-and one that restaurant partners John Marmann, Steve Forney and Todd Bryant would like everyone to seriously consider. But it's not only because of the natural beauty there, the spectacular variety of things to do... Read More

Yo Ho Ho and a Bunch of Pirates!

By Beth P. Storie
They mysteriously gather six times a day, every day, from Memorial Day to Labor Day - but only when the weather is warm and sunny...thunderstorms seem to keep them away. They're small - usually no more than 3 feet tall. They emit many noises - squeals, high-pitched giggles, an occasional whine. And, strangest of all,... Read More

Boats, Bootleggers, Builders and Butlers

By Beth P. Storie
Do you know that old adage about history repeating itself? Well, Whalehead, in Historic Corolla Village, has it down pat. They repeat history many times a day, from lots of different angles, through various and sundry lenses and all with a tip of the hat to entertainment and learning. They even make some history in... Read More

Family Beach Fun Without the Sun

By Beth P. Storie
It's a breezy summer evening after a hot day on the beach. Dinner is over, wet bathing suits are hung, sun-touched skin is cooled...and the young ones are restless! What's there to do now? Being the creative parent that you are, the idea of plopping them in front of the TV or allowing one more text message to be sent... Read More

From Hip to Historic

By Beth P. Storie
Come into Manteo and take a right at any light. Stop when you get to the water. Now, look around you. It's beautiful, isn't it? Such a great combination of old and new, serene and fun, laid back and entertaining. A waterfront boardwalk belts a vibrant waterfront town. There's history nestled right beside brand new.... Read More