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!

 

The Evolution of a Classic: Enhancing The Lost Colony with Technology

By Maggie Miles
The story unfolds right here on Roanoke Island, where English settlers attempted to establish the first English colony in the New World. Led by Governor John White, the 1587 settlers faced numerous challenges as they attempted to establish a foothold in the untamed wilderness. Their endeavors were overshadowed by a... Read More

Party People! Private Events and Pleasure Cruises on The Crystal Dawn

By Heather Frese
Water is the defining feature of the Outer Banks, the slender arch of islands surrounded and influenced by the rushing tidal flow of the ocean and sounds. We flock to the coast and spend our vacations on the beach, playing in the waves and casting our lines. But have you ever experienced the shift in perspective you... Read More

Your One-Stop Shop for Vacation Memories (and Christmas!)

By Heather Frese
With a name like The Christmas Shop, holly jolly and ho ho ho is a given. But at Manteo’s 25,000-square-foot shopping extravaganza (seriously, you need a map!) there’s also so much more, including local wine with daily tastings, food that’s perfect for entertaining and some of the best vacation souvenirs on the beach... Read More

How to Protect the Wild Horses

By Maggie Miles
Bob White of Back Beach Wild Horse Tours isn’t one to get emotional or talk about his feelings. He moved to the Outer Banks unexpectedly and fell into the business when he left the Marine Corps and his dad invited him to come to the Outer Banks and check out the horses. “I’m not a touchy-feely kind of guy. I’m an ex-... Read More

Manteo: The Place to Be

By Beth P. Storie
With the Town’s new slogan in mind, Meet Me in Manteo, you have an even bigger invitation to visit this lovely waterside town. If you’ve been here before, you already understand the charm of this place, and you’re undoubtedly here for a repeat visit. But for you initiates, let us welcome you to the gem of the Outer... Read More