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!

 

Where the Wild Horses Still Roam

By Leah Wingenroth
If you head past Corolla and keep driving north, you’ll notice that things start to change. The pavement ends, houses become scarce and the beach grows quieter. Out here, among the sand and brush, you’ll come across one of the Outer Banks’ most memorable sights: wild hors es, living off the land just as they have for... Read More

A Town in Tune with Nature

By Maggie Miles
“Just as the sound of jazz flows and adapts, so too does the landscape of Duck, where the rhythm of the music harmonizes with the natural beauty of the water and the surrounding environment.” Those words from the Town of Duck’s website are especially fitting this year. While Duck is known for its walkable,... Read More

Back in Rhythm: Duck Jazz Festival 2026

By Maggie Miles
After an unfortunate weather-forced pause of the Duck Jazz Festival last year, the Town of Duck is bringing the music back – and then some. The Duck Jazz Festival returns October 10 and 11 at Duck Town Park for its 16th anniversary. The theme ““Jazz Reignited,” promises a high- energy weekend of live music by... Read More

We Wish You Some Merry Shopping

By Heather Frese
Holiday magic all year round is the premise at The Christmas Shop and General Store in Manteo where, for more than 50 years, a magical multitude of Christmas ornaments, trees and decorations have decked their halls. The gift that keeps on giving, though, is that the store has so much fun shopping to offer on top of... Read More

A Date Worth the Drive

By Heather Frese
If you’re looking for a creative activity in a charming village down a beautiful stretch of beach this summer, think about road tripping to Avon’s Studio 12. The only working art studio on the Outer Banks offers pottery wheels, painting, mosaics, jewelry-making and much more. There’s a fun, artistic activity for... Read More