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!

This quilt is up for raffle at Roanoke Island Festival Park.

Just us

By Molly Harrison | Monday, February 21, 2011
How weird is it to keep having these spring-like days in February? December and February flip-flopped this year - we had 25-degree days in December but now we're having 70-degree days in February. * You don't hear me complaining, though. I loved seeing everyone barefoot on the beach last week, but I don't think we... Read More
Support food pantries at the Empty Bowls Dinner at KHES

Cultural epicenter of the sandbars

By Molly Harrison | Monday, February 14, 2011
Whoever said that living on the Outer Banks is a trade off of culture for nature? * Okay, maybe I've said that once or twice, but now I take it back. * This week, Outer Bankers have the choice of a solo tenor singing performance, a documentary film, a poetry seminar, an astrology class, cooking classes, wine tastings... Read More
See the Animals in Art Show at Seaside Gallery in Nags Head.

Comfort zones

By Molly Harrison | Monday, February 7, 2011
When is the last time you did something outside of your comfort zone? Something that you have never done before? With people you've never met before? In a place you've never been before? * I admit it. My life has gotten kind of small here on this island. Except for travel to a new place once or twice a year, I tend to... Read More
Check out DCAC's Frank Stick Memorial Art Show in Nags Head.

Don't let it happen to you

By Molly Harrison | Monday, January 31, 2011
February. The mere mention of the month can strike fear in the hearts of Outer Bankers. * I asked someone (not naming any names) how he was doing the other day and he replied, "It's almost February. But at least I've got my health." * No doubt we've known some brutally cold and windy Febs on these islands, but we can... Read More
Rob Snyder's "Little Miss Mango" at 2010's Frank Stick Show

Enjoy them while they're here

By Molly Harrison | Monday, January 24, 2011
Did you see The Charlotte Observer article last week about the rise in sea level making the N.C. coast unrecognizable over the next century? At least 10 people have emailed it to me. * The article said that water is rising three times faster on the N.C. coast than it did a century ago. If sea level continues to rise... Read More