Outer Banks This Week Blog

Outer Banks information comes in many forms, but there’s no better way to learn it than through conversations with a local. The OuterBanksThisWeek.com blog is that local friend … even if you already live here! Every week, Molly Harrison gives the run down on Outer Banks activities, Outer Banks events, Outer Banks shopping – all the Outer Banks information needed to ensure that you have the best possible experience. And she does it in a conversational way that’s easy to read and entertaining. Outer Banks activities are numerous, and this blog gives you an insider’s scoop to help you plan your day. She leads you to all the Outer Banks events you won’t want to miss – sports, annual functions and holiday festivities. She gives you her input on the most exciting Outer Banks activities – the ones she loves, the ones she thinks you should love. If anything exciting or out-of-the-ordinary is happening during your visit – and there definitely will be something – this blog is your trusty guide to figuring out the whats, whens and wheres.

Nightlife, for example, is detailed here – what band is playing where, which scene is wild, which is chill. Festivals are also described – the ones that are old and loved and the ones that are new and anticipated. The amount of Outer Banks information offered here will keep you busy and in the know. You can find out what would be fun for you, your family or even your pets.

A fun touch of this blog is its conversational element. Hannah Lee always wants to hear from you! In fact, reader input can influence the basis of her next blog’s focus. So if there’s a topic or question you’re craving an answer for, let her know. Sit a spell and read through present and past OuterBanksThisWeek.com blogs. With all the Outer Banks information detailed for you, you’ll be the trusted source to all your friends!

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day on the Outer Banks

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, March 13, 2025
St. Patrick's Day weekend is a thing on the Outer Banks – a long weekend of celebrations, an excuse for people to come to town, a reason for people to get together. It's more than just the borrowing of Ireland's holiday honoring St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland who died on March 17, and a celebration of all... Read More

Show the Outer Banks National Parks Some Love Through Outer Banks Forever

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, March 6, 2025
The Outer Banks would most definitely not be the beloved place it is without the presence of three national parks. Can you imagine riding through Kill Devil Hills and not seeing the Wright Brothers National Memorial presiding over town? What if the history of European colonization was not interpreted on the North End... Read More

Dive into Outer Banks History at These Museums

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, February 27, 2025
Beyond the beaches, watersports and great outdoors, the Outer Banks is well known for its history. From Native American history to early English colonization and piracy, shipwrecks and lifesaving to war battles and a post-Civil War Freedman’s Colony to the very first airplane flight in the world and the first national... Read More

Explore the Important History of the Pea Island Life-Saving Station

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, February 20, 2025
The story of the Pea Island Life-Saving Station is a vital part of not only Outer Banks history, but also our nation’s history. The station on Hatteras Island, in service from 1880 to 1947, stands out in history for being manned by Keeper Richard Etheridge, the only African American keeper in the history of the U.S.... Read More

Take the OBX Polar Plunge for a Good Cause and Your Health

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, February 13, 2025
It's time to take the plunge! On Saturday, February 15, hundreds of people will gather for the OBX Polar Plunge, part of a huge statewide effort to cold plunge to benefit Special Olympics NC. The Polar Plunge is a unique fundraising opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses to support Special Olympics... Read More