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Salute the Troops: Outer Banks Veterans Week
Ties to military duty and service run through the Outer Banks, and Veterans Day holds a place of high esteem within the community. While the calendar sets one day aside to honor and remember those who served the nation, the Outer Banks takes it a step beyond, establishing an entire week of programs, events and... Read More

On the Outer Banks, Halloween Isn't Just for the Kids
I don’t know why people often brush off Halloween as a juvenile holiday. In fact, I’d make the case that it’s all the more fun for adults: Halloween as an adult means you get to pick out what candy you have on hand (imagine, all the Reese’s your heart desires); you partake in the fun frequently deemed “too scary” for... Read More

No FOMO on the Outer Banks This Week
If you’re on the northern Outer Banks this weekend, boredom will not be an option. (Not that boredom is really ever an option anytime or anywhere on the Outer Banks.) This weekend is especially full of fun things to do – so full, in fact, that you're going to have some tough decisions to make. You just might find... Read More

It's Football Season! Game Day Destinations on the Outer Banks
Guess what time of year it is? It’s the season of reddening leaves, pumpkins and, obviously, football. As you know, game day takes on a new appeal when it’s spent with others (team-affiliation depending) in a fun, hyped-up environment. No matter your location on the Outer Banks, you’ll find sports bars and restaurants... Read More

Outer Banks Fall Festival Roundup
October is festival season on the Outer Banks. The month's mild weather draws people outside to enjoy music, food, drinks and fun in the Outer Banks sunshine. These events are where the locals reconnect with friends after a long and busy summer, and they're where visitors and newcomers get a taste of the glorious... Read More