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!

For Events, Wildlife and Small-Town Charm, Columbia is a Waterfront Gem in Nearby Tyrrell County

By Molly Harrison | Tuesday, March 3, 2026
If you’ve ever traveled to the Outer Banks from the west, you’ve passed through Tyrrell County. This rural waterfront county is bordered by the Albemarle Sound and the Alligator River and spans about 600 square miles — nearly a third of it water. Its coastal plains, swamps and wetlands create prime habitat for black... Read More

It's Almost Time to Taste: Get Your Tickets for Outer Banks Taste of the Beach

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, February 25, 2026
If you have ever planned your vacation around a really good meal (or three), this one’s for you. Outer Banks Taste of the Beach returns March 13 to 15, which just so happens to coincide with St. Patrick’s Day weekend and the ever-popular Outer Banks St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Nags Head.  With Taste of the Beach,... Read More

Outer Banks Originals: Stormy Seas Bottle Shop

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Small, locally owned businesses are the backbone of the Outer Banks. In the Outer Banks Originals blog series, we visit with local entrepreneurs who are taking chances on their ideas by building Outer Banks businesses that are uniquely their own and along the way shaping the character of our barrier islands. This... Read More

Fall in Love with the Outer Banks Beach in Winter

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, February 11, 2026
We all love the Outer Banks beach in summer, that’s a given. Long, sun-soaked days, salty swims, sandy feet and that unmistakable scorched July feeling. But here’s a little local secret: The Outer Banks beach in winter is just as magical, and in some ways even better. In winter, the beach becomes a completely... Read More

Make Your OBX Valentine’s Day Plans

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, February 4, 2026
If you’re looking for an excuse to visit the Outer Banks this winter, Valentine’s Day is a good one. Whether you’re celebrating with your sweetheart, friends, family or all by yourself, you’ll find a number of ways to make the season of romance fun. Here are a few suggestions for your OBX Valentine’s weekend. Be sure... Read More