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Outer Banks Coffee Crawl

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Some people are addicted to coffee. I’m addicted to coffee shops. I love the scent of freshly ground espresso mingled with the aroma of baked goods, the laid-back music, the mismatched furniture (the funkier the better), the environments that lend themselves to both a casual and relaxed meeting ground or a productive... Read More

Say Slainte! It's an Outer Banks St. Paddy's Day

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Wednesday, March 13, 2019
(Psttt ... I didn't know how to say "Slainte" either, but this handy video helped me out!)  In the doldrums of winter, St. Patrick’s Day brings a dose of energy back to the Outer Banks. After several long and quiet weeks, there’s finally a good reason to go out and join the numerous restaurants, organizations and... Read More

It's Time to Get Tickets for Outer Banks Taste of the Beach

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Sure, it’s too cold in March to get your tan on or play in the surf, which makes it the perfect time of year to enjoy one of the Outer Banks’ other best features: the food scene. Outer Banks restaurants cover all the bases, from briny oysters to smoky barbecue, locally produced wines to Banks-brewed beers, simple... Read More

Miles for Shane: A Walk/Run Event - Plus, A Bonner Bridge Update

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Outer Banks local Shane Miles is a passionate distance runner and leading figure within the area’s running community. He was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer in December 2018, in the midst of his preparation for a marathon this spring. During his life, he’s brought philanthropy, a love for running and promotion of... Read More

The First Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival Takes Flight this Weekend

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Do you like birds? What about nature? Are you just looking for something to do this weekend? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re in luck – this weekend Hatteras Island kicks off its inaugural Hatteras Waterfowl Festival. This event is a wintry complement to the Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival that... Read More