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!

The Tastiest Week of the Year: Outer Banks National Soft-Shell Week 2026

By Molly Harrison | Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Spring is one of the tastiest times of year on the Outer Banks, thanks in large part to soft-shell crab season. The peak harvest for these prized locally caught delicacies typically runs from late April through early May, making right now the perfect time to enjoy them. For seafood lovers, soft-shell season is brief,... Read More

From Wash Cycles to Wave Riders: 40 Years of Cavalier Surf Shop in Nags Head

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The story of Cavalier Surf Shop in Nags Head does not start with surfing. It starts with laundry. Back in the 1950s, before the beach road filled in the way it has today, the small brick building that is now Cavalier Surf Shop was a full-service launderette. Six industrial dryers lined one wall and washing machines... Read More

Outer Banks Lighthouse Climbing Guide 2026 and the N.C. Lighthouse Challenge

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Climbing a lighthouse is a rite of passage on the coast. Part cardio, part history lesson, the climb itself is part of the fun. Step by winding step, you huff and puff your way to the top, earning the view that waits above. When you step out onto that narrow platform, some 200 feet in the air, your palms and feet are... Read More

Honoring History and the Environment at America’s 250th and Earth Day Celebrations on the Outer Banks

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, April 15, 2026
There’s something especially fitting about celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and Earth Day here on the Outer Banks — a place where history and nature define who we are.  This week, both of these themes can be celebrated in meaningful ways: honoring the nation’s past and looking to its future while also making... Read More

Turn Your Outer Banks Vacation Into a Wellness Retreat

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Outer Banks is the perfect place to unwind and relax. The natural beauty of the Outer Banks is restorative in and of itself, and just being here, surrounded by nature and wildlife, salt water and clean air, is sometimes all you need to feel refreshed and restored from the stresses of life. But other times you... Read More