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Did You Pickum the Figums? Ocracoke Island's Fig Culture
If you’ve been to Ocracoke before, you’ve likely seen the colossal fig trees in yards and elsewhere around the island. You’ve likely also been in shops and seen jars of fig jam and preserves for sale, along with local books containing old recipes for islanders’ fig cake, fig cookies and more. And, of course, there’s... Read More
Hacks for a Stress-Free Outer Banks Vacation
When you go on vacation, what do you need? Personally, I need a gorgeous natural environment perfect for playing outside, relaxing, reading and spending quality time with my family. More than anything, however, nothing should impede on those precious moments. I think most vacationers share these sentiments.
For... Read More
On Vacation? Recycling Dos and Don'ts on the Outer Banks
Confession: I owe my roommate an apology. Yesterday morning I found his dirty Styrofoam to-go box in the recycling bin, and I made a big deal about it. I had to be reminded that approaches to sustainable practices vary dramatically – not just across the world, but also in the state and country – and he can’t help that... Read More
What You Should Know about Outer Banks Happy Hours
One question I hear a lot on the Outer Banks is, “Where has the best happy hour?” First things first, visitors should know what makes this a different sort of question in North Carolina.
Simply put, happy hours here are weird. The state’s ABC rules restrict eateries from allowing alcoholic drink specials during... Read More
Off-Beat Ideas for an Outer Banks 4th of July
Plenty of us are swapping grill recipes, practicing for cornhole tournaments and scouting out the best places to view fireworks. Yep, it’s looking a lot like the 4th, and have you decided how to spend it? Many of us have our own traditions so tried and true that it’s hard to imagine a holiday without them. Personally... Read More