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A Taste of Outer Banks Taste of the Beach
At one month out, the countdown to one of biggest Outer Banks annual events is officially on! Taste of the Beach events and tickets went live online as early as December 1, but if we're being honest, some of us have been salivating in anticipation since last year’s event ended. For those of you who are new to the area... Read More
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