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!

 

Finding Connections through Fishing

By Beth P. Storie
“If you ever wondered why fishing is probably the most popular sport in this country, watch that boy beside you on the water, and you will learn. If you are really perceptive, you will. For he already knows that fishing is only one part fish.” – Hal Borland The folks who own and run Miss Oregon Inlet II, a 60-foot... Read More

Manteo's New Coastal Table

By Molly Harrison
For siblings Bridget and Ryan Karg, the dream of opening a restaurant together started long before Salt & Cypress Kitchen and Cocktails overlooked the waters of Shallowbag Bay. As teenagers growing up in Charleston, South Carolina, both gravitated to the hospitality industry, falling in love with fast-paced... Read More

Forty Years as a Family Team

By Heather Frese
Pizzazz Pizza sure does have a lot to celebrate this year. The family-owned pizza shop begins its 40th season this summer, proving that their focus on family, teamwork, customer service and quality ingredients is a legacy that’s built to last. They also continue to innovate, offering expanded facilities and a brand-... Read More

The Waters Provide: The Water to Plate Journey of Outer Banks Seafood

By Molly Harrison
So many of our Outer Banks memories are tied to seafood. The fundraising fish fries with piping-hot hushpuppies and cool, creamy slaw on the side, served in a Styrofoam box with a plastic fork. The first soft-shell sandwich of the season, the whole crispy-fried crab tucked into a bun that is never quite big enough to... Read More

Growing by Leaps and Bounds

By Gabrielle Giannone
From a humble hot dog stand to an elevated dining experience, one Hatteras Island restaurant has dramatically transformed local fare since its inception more than 50 years ago. Leaps and bounds from its origins, The Froggy Dog Restaurant – a refined bar and grill in Avon – offers a family-friendly dining atmosphere... Read More