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!

 

Surf or Sound Realty: Locally Owned, Operated and Invested

By Leah Wingenroth
For nearly 50 years, Surf or Sound Realty has been balancing realty and rental services on Hatteras Island. Since opening in 1978, the company has built decades of experience in premier property management and grown its program to over 600 homes, welcoming thousands of guests each year. They offer the largest... Read More

Beyond the Beach: Hidden Gems of the Inner Banks

By Molly Harrison
Columbia, Edenton and Elizabeth City reward daytrippers with waterfront boardwalks, history, shopping and great eats. Here’s a little secret – just inland from the Outer Banks are some wonderfully cool waterfront towns, perfect for daytrips or quick getaways. While most travelers breeze past them on the way to the... Read More

Dine from Dawn 'Til Dusk

By Heather Frese
If Hatteras Island had a downtown, it would be in Avon. The village boasts the island’s only two stoplights and chain grocery store as well as plenty of shops and restaurants, so it’s no surprise that you’ll find meal options for everyone here. Two of the local favorites, Muffins and Scones and The Froggy Dog... Read More

Make a Day of It at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center

By Maggie Miles
When Steve King was growing up, his family visited Oregon Inlet Fishing Center every afternoon to watch the boats come in. When he thinks of the marina and fishing center back then, one word comes to mind. “Tradition,” says Steve, who is now co-owner and general manager of Oregon Inlet Fishing Center (O.I.F.C.). “I... Read More

Decades of Style, Wine & Community

By Leah Wingenroth
In all your excitement to start your summer vacation, did you leave your favorite beach bag at home? Do you need a gift for the hostess of your Outer Banks vacation? How about something cute to wear to dinner? Don’t worry – the folks at The Cotton Gin have got you more than covered! For more than 60 years, the Wright... Read More