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!

 

A Day Full of Flavor

By Gabrielle Giannone
A great day runs on what you sip and savor, from coffee in the morning to the final pour in the evening and all the tasty bites in between. On the Outer Banks, Laura and Phil Wayland make it all deliciously easy. Their trio of flavorful businesses – Front Porch Café, Chip’s Wine, Beer & Cigars and Outer Banks... Read More

The Lost Colony Levels Up

By Maggie Miles
The lights dim. A storm rolls in. Waves crash across the stage as actors packed into a boat brace against the wind, not just suggesting a journey across the Atlantic Ocean, but taking you there. This isn’t quite The Lost Colony you remember. Over the past couple of years, The Lost Colony has undergone a significant... Read More

10 Reasons to Spend the Day at H2OBX Waterpark

By Heather Frese
Whether you’re looking for a break from the beach, waiting for your vacation rental to be ready or simply craving a day of splash-filled fun, H2OBX Waterpark delivers. From thrilling waterslides and wave pools to lazy rivers, kid-friendly play areas and plenty of food options, here are 10 reasons families love... Read More

Sweet Summertime at The Cotton Gin and Sanctuary Vineyards

By Leah Wingenroth
Part local landmark, part coastal lifestyle shop, The Cotton Gin has been part of the Outer Banks for decades. With locations in Corolla, Duck and Nags Head, the stores are both trusted locals’ favorites for gifts and fine goods and a longstanding shopping tradition for generations of Outer Banks vacationers. What... Read More

The Original Sweet Spots of Avon

By Gabrielle Giannone
From craveable fresh-baked bagels, baked goods and pastries to heavenly homemade ice cream and frozen custard – sweet, savory and everything in between – Hatteras Island has it all thanks to a particular pair of longtime establishments coloring Avon in pink and purple buildings. Owned by local mother-son duo Julia... Read More