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 Coolest Shop on Hatteras Island

By Michelle Wagner
If you are looking for an authentic Hatteras Island experience while enjoying a deliciously sweet treat, be sure to head to Cups and Cones, Avon’s favorite mom-and-pop ice cream shop that has been locally owned and operated since 2008. There simply is no better spot to take the family to enjoy their favorite ice... Read More

How to Have a Healthy Summer

By Maggie Miles
Gina Elko’s journey from extinguishing fires as part of the Nags Head Fire Department to selling hemp as the owner at House of Hemp OBX is not just a career transition; it’s a narrative of resilience, discovery and empowerment in personal health. Originally from Maryland, Gina’s firefighting career spanned more than... Read More

A Taste of Island Life

By Michelle Wagner
If you are looking for a traditional Outer Banks restaurant with elevated and modern offerings, look no further than the iconic Froggy Dog Restaurant in the heart of Avon. With its eclectic food and drink options that use only the freshest ingredients, lively nightlife scene, special wine events and welcoming staff,... Read More

Learn, Create, Caffeinate

By Heather Frese
At Studio 12 in Avon, Dawn Eskins has created a happy place where people of all ages and walks of life can learn about art and create their own pieces in a variety of mediums, all while enjoying coffee, tea and refreshments. If you’re a longtime visitor to Hatteras Island, you may remember Studio 12’s original owner... Read More

Flocking to the Duck Jazz Festival

By Laura Martier
Created as a small community event 15 years ago to draw people to Duck in the shoulder season, the Duck Jazz Festival has grown into a world-class, internationally renowned jazz festival that welcomed more than 7,000 attendees in 2023. Kay Nickens, public information and events director for the Town of Duck, is using... Read More