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!

 

Beach Eats

By Molly Harrison
Every beach town needs a walk-up restaurant where you can show up in your bathing suit with sandy feet, place an order through a screened window and be sitting in the shade enjoying a delicious meal or treat in just a few minutes. Nags Head has that place, and it’s Fatboyz on the Beach Road at milepost 16. Fatboyz is... Read More

Joe Lamb Realty — 50 Years of What Works

By Heather Frese
A company doesn’t arrive at 50 successful years in business without a firm grasp on what works. Over the years, Joe Lamb Realty has honed its expertise in buying, selling, property management and, most importantly, caring for clients. They know what works. Dan Hardy, president, personally meets with the owners of... Read More

Adventures Await at Sanctuary Vineyards

By Jennifer Armstrong
“Every year is a different story here at Sanctuary. We mix new adventures and new wines in with what’s already here and popular,” says John Wright, manager of Sanctuary Vineyards. Not only does the vineyard introduce new wines that add to its story, but it also offers a number of story-worthy activities. There’s Pinot... Read More

The Heart and Muscle of the Community

By Beth P. Storie
We all understand the concept of exercising to create health, balance and wellbeing inside our body and soul. It makes sense that the more we encourage our hearts and muscles to higher levels, the better we’ll be. Well, the same is true when it comes to the heart and muscle of a community, and Outer Banks Sporting... Read More

Feathering Your Nest

By Jennifer Armstrong
As you wander the streets of downtown Manteo, be sure to take the stairs up to Nest where elegant goods for home and person await the discerning shopper. With its soft lighting and artful displays, Nest captures the cozy yet sophisticated feel of a European market. If you’re looking for an adornment, such as an eye-... Read More