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!

Summer Fitness Freebies on the Outer Banks

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, July 17, 2025
Your fitness goals do not have to take a vacation on the Outer Banks. Local gyms and fitness centers welcome vacationers with reasonably priced daily and weekly drop-in passes. I know at my go-to gym and yoga studios, the regular locals are always excited to see fresh faces and meet new people in the classes. So don’... Read More

Outdoor Markets on the Outer Banks, Summer 2025 Edition

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, July 10, 2025
Whether you’re procuring necessities or browsing for gifts, souvenirs and other fun stuff, the Outer Banks has a shop, store, boutique, outfitter, grocer, market, bakery or bottle shop to fulfill your every want and need. To see all the hundreds of Outer Banks stores, which you can sort by town or type of shopping,... Read More

Your Guide to an Outer Banks 4th of July

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The 4th of July brings big celebrations to the Outer Banks, with locals and visitors coming together at fireworks shows, parades, parties and live music events. With events happening from Corolla to Ocracoke, there will be something going on near you. If you can get to one of these events without getting in your car,... Read More

Another Shrimp Story: Say Yes to Wild-Caught, No to Imports

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, June 26, 2025
Last week I wrote about a proposed ban on shrimp trawling in North Carolina’s inland waters and within a half-mile of the ocean shoreline. Thanks to an outpouring of opposition – thousands of phone calls and emails to representatives and hundreds of people showing up at the state legislature in Raleigh – that ban did... Read More

Take Action: NC’s Shrimping Industry is Under Threat

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, June 19, 2025
Do you love fresh-caught local shrimp? Of course you do! The sweet, succulent crustaceans are hands-down the nation’s most popular seafood, and North Carolina is one of the top-producing shrimp states for brown shrimp, white shrimp (greentails) and pink shrimp.  According to North Carolina Sea Grant, shrimp is the... Read More