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 House Therapy

By Katy Shultz
Walking into this shop is like entering a beautiful beach house.You can wind your way through seaside-inspired vignettes of furniture and accessories and almost hear the sound of the ocean. Sand-washed headboards, sun-bleached wicker and frosted sea glass all come together for a sunny slice of paradise that can be... Read More

The Sky’s the Limit

By Lexi Holian
The Southern charm and casual ambiance of Red Sky Cafe might make you feel like you’re dining at home, but chef-inspired coastal cuisine tells another story. The action in the kitchen is visible right from the tables, set under string lights in a rustic dining room. Diners can watch as the freshest regional... Read More

Unleash the Fun

By Amelia Boldaji
Pack up your furry friends and prepare to be amazed by what they can do at Outer Banks Dog Club! Centrally located in Nags Head, OBDC offers all levels of obedience and agility for puppies to adult dogs at their indoor, climate-controlled facility. For those who want one-on-one time, OBDC offers on- or off-site... Read More

Going Green: The Paper Canoe

By Heather Frese
There’s nothing like living on an island to make a person conscious of their environment. With its wind and water and sand and sky, life on the Outer Banks spotlights the interaction of man and nature. This connection to the ecosystem of the Outer Banks has led restaurateur Tommy Karole, owner of The Paper Canoe in... Read More

Take Your Vacation Home

By Holden McOwen
Nags Head Hammocks has been weaving beautifully colored, durable and high-quality hammocks, swings and chairs since 1974. They realized, more than 40 years ago, that visitors to the Outer Banks longed to take a piece of their laid-back experience here back home with them, and what better epitomizes that than a hammock... Read More