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!

 

Creation, Connection, Community

By Heather Frese
We are living in the age of AI, where computer-generated “art” is served up on our laptops daily. And while it can be a lot of fun to see a picture of what your cat would look like if it was a human, real art serves a deeper purpose, one of inspiration and connection across place and time. When that place is Hatteras... Read More

Endless Summer Fun at H2OBX

By Leah Wingenroth
Nothing puts a damper on a summer vacation like a week of red beach flags warning you to stay out of the ocean due to rip currents. You’ve waited all year to splash in the water and relax on the beach, but, lo and behold, the ocean isn’t swimmable and the wind is tossing sand all over your towel.  Before you drive... Read More

Only in The Northern Outer Banks

By Leah Wingenroth
If you’re on the hunt for a new summer adventure, look no further than The Northern Outer Banks. Corolla, Carova, the Mainland and Knotts Island offer many unique things that you can only do here. For a one-of-a-kind experience, be sure The Northern Outer Banks is on your daytrip itinerary – or, best of all, your... Read More

Family History on the Water

By Capt. Marty Brill
One question local guides and skippers get asked a lot is, “Was your father a captain?” Capt. Jamie Wescott can answer that question better than most, because he came by his profession naturally. With a total of 13 generations of Manteo ancestors in his family tree, there was a pretty good chance he would end up... Read More

History 500 Years in the Making

By Anna Thomas
The 4WD area north of Corolla is home to some very special residents: a herd of well over 100 Colonial Spanish mustangs designated as the official State Horse of North Carolina. This recognition, established in 2010 by the N.C. The General Assembly, demonstrates this state’s love for this most unusual breed. The best... Read More