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’s Not Over Yet on the Outer Banks

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, August 28, 2024
School might be in session, but summer is still happening on the Outer Banks. People are on the beach and in the restaurants, and with Labor Day weekend here, it’s about to get more crowded. Labor Day weekend is notoriously busy on the Outer Banks. It’s no Fourth of July, but the place packs out, and nothing kills the... Read More

Why Have 7 Rodanthe Houses Fallen into the Ocean?

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The Outer Banks is repeatedly making national news lately and not always for the best of reasons. While the Outer Banks beaches and towns are frequently ranked on national “Best” and “Top 10” lists, there’s another story that’s much more compelling to news media and national readers: beach houses falling into the... Read More

Where to Play Pickleball on the Outer Banks

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, August 15, 2024
This summer, so many visitors have asked me where they can play pickleball on the Outer Banks. I admit that I have never played pickleball, but since I like to have an answer for people, I decided to look into it. I talked to Scott Garber, USA Pickleball Ambassador for Dare County and president of OBX Pickleball, a... Read More

Outer Banks Places Worth Exploring: Frisco Native American Museum

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, August 7, 2024
A place of rich history, the Outer Banks pays homage to its past through more than a dozen fascinating museums and attractions retelling stories of colonial exploration, maritime history, war, aviation, storms and more. One of the most special and meaningful Outer Banks museums is found off the beaten path, way down... Read More

New Outer Banks Restaurants & Bars to Try in 2024

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, August 1, 2024
Outer Banks businesses ebb and flow like the tides, and each season there’s a new wave of places to explore. Here are nearly 20 new places to enjoy food and drinks on the Outer Banks. Most are brand new, opened in 2024, a couple are remakes of an old favorite, and a couple opened in 2023 but might not yet be on your... Read More