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!

 

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

Oh How We Love Summer on the Outer Banks!

By Beth P. Storie
 LIFEGUARDS Can we just start with the lifeguards?! Good lord, have you seen them? I don't care what your persuasion is, each one of them is gorgeous, fit, brave, strong and true. And, most importantly... really...they save hundreds of lives every single summer on the Outer Banks. Thanks to all of you. OUTDOOR DINING ... Read More