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Food, Art, Athletics, Nightlife? What More Could You Want on the Outer Banks?

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Do you ever find yourself thinking that – when it’s too cold to play on the beach and your favorite places are closed for the season – there’s nothing to do on the Outer Banks in the winter? Confession: I know I’ve thought it a time or two, but then I realize how silly I’m being. It’s the Outer Banks! There’s never a... Read More

Dance the Night Away and More — It's Outer Banks This Week

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, January 17, 2017
With these shorter days and longer nights, it’s likely that you find yourself looking for ways to spice up dark evenings. The sun sets over the sound while most of us are still in the office, and afterward it’s too dark to go jogging and too cold for stargazing. So what are we to do between the hours of, for example,... Read More

Outer Banks – Winter Wonderland

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Wednesday, January 4, 2017
I love my memories of being on the Outer Banks during the winter. Ironically, it seems like my family and I take advantage of the Outer Banks's offerings only after the summer season ends. During the off-season, we can’t do the typical vacation activities like those available in the summer. Putt-putt places are closed... Read More

What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, December 27, 2016
I love how many Christmas carols aren’t specific to the day itself but the season in general.  Think about it: “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” “Winter Wonderland,” “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” One that’s been stuck in my head is “What are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” Speaking of which, what are you doing New Year’s Eve?... Read More

We Wish You a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays ... This Week on the Outer Banks

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Tick-tock, tick-tock. Christmas and the start of Hannukkah are only days away. You’re probably busy welcoming arriving family members, wrapping presents, trimming the tree and whatever else speaks Holiday Countdown to you. I know I’ve stayed occupied by baking cookies and taking last-minute shopping trips. Sure,... Read More