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!

Get ready to run! It's Outer Banks Marathon weekend.

Time to run

By Molly Harrison | Monday, November 8, 2010
Are you used to the shorter days yet? I didn't think so. Why does losing one simple hour of daylight feel like such a robbery?...Outer Banks Marathon weekend is here again. I can't believe it's the fifth annual event. * This is a big deal in our community whether you participate in the races or not. It not only raises... Read More
Whalehead Club's Moonlight Legend, Lore & Ghost Tour is Sat.

Reality check

By Molly Harrison | Monday, November 1, 2010
Hello November! * It looks like we're finally going to have to accept reality and get out those cool-weather clothes. We've been living out an extended summer fantasy, but we're going to get a taste of fall as the temps are going to dip into the low 60s and upper 50s all week. * I'm sad to see the '70s go, but I'm... Read More
Elizabethan Gardens' super-fun Harvest Hay Day is Saturday

Halloween and beyond

By Molly Harrison | Monday, October 25, 2010
When I sat down to write today I realized I had collected nine pages worth of stuff to tell you about. * Some weeks I have a little room to ramble in my blog, but this isn't one of those weeks, so I'm cutting right to the chase and I promise I'll edit it all down to the essentials...I presume we all know that... Read More
Pet a gentled Spanish Mustang on Wednesdays in Corolla

Fab fall

By Molly Harrison | Monday, October 18, 2010
Something about October always makes me feel more grateful. Maybe it's the clarity of the air or the slant of the golden light or the feeling of being in the limbo of summer and winter - whatever it is, in general, fall makes me grateful for being alive in this awesome place where we can see the water all the time and... Read More
Katy Caroline won DCAC's Beach Book Cover Competition.

Take it outside

By Molly Harrison | Monday, October 11, 2010
Don't want to admit it because I'm not a technology junkie, but I love my new Kindle. * Actually, it's not a NEW Kindle, it's a hand-me-down OLD Kindle from my mother-in-law, who got the brand-new Kindle. But it's new to me, and I like it -- even though I was one of those who always pooh-poohed the Kindle (and the... Read More