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!

Local musicians are rocking Kelly's for Outer Banks Sounds.

Lovin' a little local music

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Here's something else from the great ideas file: Outer Banks Sounds. This collaboration between WVOD 99.1 The Sound and Dare County Arts Council shines the spotlight on local musicians, from acoustic singer-songwriters to rock bands to bluegrass ensembles and more.The focus is on original music written by these local... Read More

Having Fun Raising Funds

By Molly Harrison | Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Just when you think you've seen all the fund-raising options out there (silent auction, anyone?), along comes something creative that makes you say, "Why didn't I think of that?" * In my opinion, All Saints Episcopal Church in Southern Shores wins the prize for the most creative fund-raiser on the Outer Banks with its... Read More
Steve Kaufman concert on Sat. benefits Cape Hatteras School

A new beginning or a fatal ending?

By Molly Harrison | Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Here it is, 2012. Did you know that many New Age theories predict that 2012 is a year of positive transition, a year in which Earth and its inhabitants will undergo a major spiritual transformation? They say this is the beginning of a bright new era. There's talk of "galactic alignment." I like that term; I'm going to... Read More
Let's eat oysters in Ocracoke on Friday...

Ringing in Twenty-Twelve

By Molly Harrison | Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Did anyone else get a good look at the sunrise on Christmas morning? What an astoundingly beautiful morning it was. Lucky for me, my little peeps actually slept in, so I got to wake up slowly, watching the sky change colors of orange. The wind was dead still for a little while in the morning, so the sound was slick,... Read More
Gotta love those lights at the Poulos House in KDH.

Christmas, Outer Banks style

By Molly Harrison | Tuesday, December 20, 2011
I love the holiday traditions my family has established on the Outer Banks. * I love that my kids have come to see the Manteo Christmas parade as the official kickoff of the holiday season. * I love that they start asking to go to the Poulos house in KDH as soon as it's December 1. (And when we finally go to the... Read More