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!

September Brings Art Festival, Surf Fishing Tournament

By Lexi Holian | Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Some locals call it the secret season. The surge of summer visitors has lessened as children return to school and families settle in for the year. It no longer takes an hour to drive to Duck on the weekend, and Corolla is finally accessible. But the hot weather is still here with temps in the 80s all week – we may... Read More

Celebration on a Sand Dune

By Lexi Holian | Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Jockey's Ridge, the behemoth sand dune, is always in motion. It’s referred to as an active sand dune – the tallest in the eastern United States – and moves in response to the constant wind. My favorite story about the origin of its name is that early Outer Banks residents would attempt to capture and race the Spanish... Read More

Lost Colony Wraps Up Season, Surf Contest Comes to Nags Head

By Lexi Holian | Wednesday, August 19, 2015
At the beach, summer isn’t really over when the end of August arrives. The island will take on a different vibe next week with kids returning to school, but summer will continue for the rest of us for another month yet. We're on the cusp of the secret season now – that time in late summer and early fall where it's... Read More

Surfers Hit the Beach for a Cause, Ocracoke Gets Figgy

By Lexi Holian | Wednesday, August 12, 2015
On the Outer Banks, surfing is a culture. There’re the kids who suddenly have saltwater gush from their noses in the middle of class, eyes red from an early morning surf session, and there’re the grandpas who still check the waves every day and ride with the rest. Surfing didn’t stick with me in the long run, but I’ll... Read More

Pirates Drop Anchor on the OBX

By Lexi Holian | Wednesday, August 5, 2015
For me, the ocean represents rejuvenation. Sometimes it’s where I’m peacefully stretched out, back to the sand, in a classic scene, listening to the ocean’s great sounds, and other times it’s swimming until all I can taste is salt. The best of summer, in my opinion, is August. All the warm weather activities we meant... Read More