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The Magic of Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Connecting with nature is an essential part of being alive. Somewhere within ourselves, we all crave freedom from our material possessions and hectic schedules. We crave silence, wildness and connection with the rhythms and patterns of animals, plants, winds, moon phases, tides and seasons. When we can let go of our... Read More

Summer Farmers and Makers Markets on the Outer Banks
I love an open-air shopping experience. Wandering from booth to booth with the sun on my skin and the fresh air to breathe, choosing bread, cheese and vegetables for dinner, sniffing bars of delightful-smelling soap and choosing a few for the outdoor shower, selecting just the right ceramic mug for a friend’s birthday... Read More

What's New in Outer Banks Restaurants
One of the joys of being on vacation is going out to eat in the local restaurants. Poke to pizza, Indian to ice cream, seafood to steaks, donuts to deli sandwiches, sushi to smoothies ... you can find almost anything you're craving in the hundreds of restaurants from Corolla to Ocracoke. You can see the full rundown... Read More

Fourth of July Celebrations on the Outer Banks 2022
With six major fireworks shows, three parades, a sand sculpture contest, live music, an apple pie contest, a road race, a beer run and so much more, July 4 is a big deal on the Outer Banks.
The visitors will be streaming across the bridges this weekend, ready to join the celebrations on Monday, July 4. Next week will... Read More

Two-Wheeling: 6 Super Fun Outer Banks Bike Rides
One of my favorite parts of summer is the bike riding. Whether I’m exercising, running errands, visiting friends or aimlessly wandering, it makes me so happy to hop on my bike, pump my legs and feel the warm wind on my skin. The Outer Banks has some amazing places for riding bikes. In this blog I’m going to tell you... Read More