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!

 

A Welcoming Vibe: Hatteras Island Boardsports

By Heather Frese
If you’re new to surfing, the atmosphere at Hatteras Island Boardsports will make you feel at home with the sport. Owner Kevin Scalia and his team are eager to share their love of watersports with newbies and experienced folks alike. The shop features watersports gear, rentals and accessories as well as popular... Read More

Vacationing Made Easy

By Hannah Lee Leidy
Whether you’re looking for an isolated cottage for a weekend escape with your sweetie or an oceanfront palace to house and entertain the entire family for a week, there are different qualities you look for when choosing a vacation rental. But how do you hone in on the best one for you? With Shoreline OBX, the emphasis... Read More

Good Food, Altitude & A Laid Back Attitude

By Beth P. Storie
For years, Miller’s Waterfront Restaurant has been known as a favorite — it’s a go to place, a gathering spot, a place that locals can confidently recommend to visitors. And, with their soundfront location, it’s one of the few Outer Banks restaurants where guests can enjoy an unimpeded view. When you add in the... Read More

Must Be Doing Something Right

By Katrina Mae Leuzinger
This March, Joe Lamb Jr. and Associates will have been in business for 49 years. For perspective, that means when Joe and Ann decided to start a vacation rental company on the Outer Banks, houses only cost about $15,000, people generally made less than $3.50 an hour and this area was a mostly desolate beach with few... Read More

Napa | Bordeaux | Tuscany | Currituck

By Katrina Mae Leuzinger
When it comes to fine wine makers, the Outer Banks may not be the first place that leaps to your mind. But that will change once you sample the amazing wines they’re making over at Sanctuary Vineyards in Currituck. On their 28-acre vineyard they’re growing 14 varietals of grapes, both classic European varietals like... Read More