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!

 

American Arts & Crafts

By Kate Bateman
Stepping into Alice’s Craft Gallery, you’re surrounded by art that feels authentic and lovingly made. The gallery, located in Corolla’s Monteray Plaza, carries handmade jewelry, pottery, glass and woodwork, prints and chimes by American, Canadian and North Carolina-based artists. Owner Alice Mickle chooses every piece... Read More

A Creation for Every Person

By Amelia Boldaji
For more than a decade, sisters Christine and Cortney Davidson have been helping shoppers find their perfect match at The Mystic Jewel. Their large collection of unique and affordable jewelry and gifts includes their own signature line, custom designs and local sea glass creations. “We truly believe that every piece... Read More

Warm, Delicious & Made to Order!

By Holden McOwen
Over the past seven years, this family-owned business has grown into a franchise serving locals and visitors warm, delicious and made-to-order donuts in four different locations on the Outer Banks. Duck Donuts gives you the options of vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, lemon, orange, peanut butter and maple glazes, which... Read More

It’s Pretty Simple, After All

By Janna Dimmig
roasted fresh. shipped anywhere.Not just a great cup of java, but a really fantastic cup. Not just a cordial experience but a super friendly, welcome-to-the-gang experience (that’s even if they’ve never met you). This is one of the best coffee houses you’re likely to find anywhere. The big green 12 kilo roaster takes... Read More

Ocracoke’s Sports Bar

By Holden McOwen
Gaffer’s Sports Pub, Ocracoke’s sports bar, is open year round, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, including a late night menu and a full bar open until 2 a.m.The menu includes fresh ingredients prepared into regional dishes with Gaffer’s trademark flair. From salads, steaks and fresh seafood to burgers, wings and... Read More