Outer Banks This Week Blog

Outer Banks information comes in many forms, but there’s no better way to learn it than through conversations with a local. The OuterBanksThisWeek.com blog is that local friend … even if you already live here! Every week, Molly Harrison gives the run down on Outer Banks activities, Outer Banks events, Outer Banks shopping – all the Outer Banks information needed to ensure that you have the best possible experience. And she does it in a conversational way that’s easy to read and entertaining. Outer Banks activities are numerous, and this blog gives you an insider’s scoop to help you plan your day. She leads you to all the Outer Banks events you won’t want to miss – sports, annual functions and holiday festivities. She gives you her input on the most exciting Outer Banks activities – the ones she loves, the ones she thinks you should love. If anything exciting or out-of-the-ordinary is happening during your visit – and there definitely will be something – this blog is your trusty guide to figuring out the whats, whens and wheres.

Nightlife, for example, is detailed here – what band is playing where, which scene is wild, which is chill. Festivals are also described – the ones that are old and loved and the ones that are new and anticipated. The amount of Outer Banks information offered here will keep you busy and in the know. You can find out what would be fun for you, your family or even your pets.

A fun touch of this blog is its conversational element. Hannah Lee always wants to hear from you! In fact, reader input can influence the basis of her next blog’s focus. So if there’s a topic or question you’re craving an answer for, let her know. Sit a spell and read through present and past OuterBanksThisWeek.com blogs. With all the Outer Banks information detailed for you, you’ll be the trusted source to all your friends!

Celebrating 50 Years of Jockey's Ridge State Park

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, May 15, 2025
On August 15, 1973, Nags Head artist Carolista Baum famously stood in the path of a bulldozer that was removing sand from Jockey's Ridge. She had been alerted of the bulldozer activity by her three children, who had been playing on the dune, as they did every day. When Baum resolutely refused to move, the bulldozer... Read More

Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at Outer Banks Family-Friendly Events

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Spring events are in full swing on the Outer Banks. The weather has been just wonderful for all the fun happenings over the last few weeks, and it looks like that may continue for this weekend’s lineup of family-friendly events (despite a few rain showers). Perfect for Mother’s Day fun, these events are appropriate... Read More
Photo by Mick Haupt on Unsplash

Take a Swing at Outer Banks Golf Courses

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The Outer Banks is a renowned destination for beach vacations, fishing, surfing, kiteboarding, windsurfing, boating, birding, hiking and exploring history. But did you know that the Outer Banks is also a top location for golfing? With nine golf courses in the area – four on the barrier islands from Corolla to Nags... Read More

All Are Welcome at the 14th Roanoke Island American Indian Powwow and Festival in Manteo

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Well before European explorers arrived in the coastal region we now call the Outer Banks, this area was home to Roanoke-Hatteras Indians, part of the Algonquian Nation, which stretched from Canada to Florida. While the legacy of the early English colonies and the lost colony has endured on the Outer Banks, sadly, the... Read More

Celebrate Spring, Easter & Earth Day on the Outer Banks

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, April 17, 2025
Spring break has sprung on the Outer Banks. Our little towns, quiet all winter long, are once again bustling with visitors. Roads, stores, restaurants and attractions are busy, and it’s exciting for things to be picking up around here. It was a long, cold winter! Whether you’re a local, a visitor in town for your... Read More