Blog
10 Things Outer Banks Locals Wished Visitors Knew
Those of us who live on the Outer Banks are proud to call it home. With the abundance of surf and sand for playing, the variety of activities and events and the vibrant local community, we totally get why it’s a popular vacation destination. We love sharing our home with visitors, but no one needs that awkward divide... Read More
Outer Banks Romance Perfect for Valentine's Day
Since it’s almost Valentine’s Day, I’ll reveal my life-long love: the Outer Banks. Let’s be honest, an undeniable romance runs through the area. Maybe that’s why so many people choose to have Outer Banks weddings, honeymoons and couples' getaways. When you’re already on the beach, you may be wondering how to spend... Read More
What Do Outer Banks Locals Do in February?
It's a question that locals are used to hearing from summer visitors: "What in the world do you guys do here in the winter?"
To someone used to city life, we can imagine that the Outer Banks must seem pretty boring in the off-season. But actually there is quite a bit happening here in the winter. And locals who are... Read More
Top 5 Ways to Uncover the Real Outer Banks
I love how the Outer Banks claims a signature culture. It’s the way artists, business professionals, fishermen and other local characters rub elbows while toasting the weekend’s arrival at Manteo bars. The way that Ocracokers gather at local hangouts and easily draw every islander ambling up Back Road into the... Read More
Beginner's Guide to Winter Fishing on the Outer Banks
It’s general knowledge that the Outer Banks’s winter months are synonymous with the term “off-season.” While this phrase sparks images of uncrowded roads and empty beaches, one Outer Banks activity that reels in its share of popularity is winter fishing.
Photo: Bite Me Sportfishing
Unless you have your own fishing... Read More