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!

The old courthouse in Manteo is the new home for DCAC.

On the arts scene...

By Molly Harrison | Monday, July 26, 2010
Maybe it's so much water, maybe it's so much nature, maybe it's that feeling of living on the edge ... whatever IT is, something about the Outer Banks inspires creativity. * Here on the Outer Banks, artists are everywhere, whether they're working professionally or just enjoying the creative process for themselves...... Read More
Only two more weeks of the Outer Banks Daredevils' season.

Summer, you rock.

By Molly Harrison | Monday, July 19, 2010
I'm pretty happy all the time, but I am happiest in the summer. * I love the heat, I love the freedom from routines, I love the clothes (or lack thereof), I love the garden food (the tomatoes and corn and blueberries and watermelons), I love the long days, of course, and all the swimming and the blonde highlights in... Read More
Split between six anglers, offshore charters are affordable.

Making a plan

By Molly Harrison | Tuesday, July 13, 2010
I don't envy those people who are trying to decide what to do on their one-week Outer Banks vacation. I live here all year and I have trouble making a plan in the summer. * It's like standing in the cereal aisle in the grocery store - too many choices and you go numb with indecision. * Maybe I can help you narrow the... Read More
Support the N.C. state horses at Corolla Wild Horse Days

If the Kids Are Happy, Everybody's Happy...

By Molly Harrison | Monday, July 5, 2010
Whew! What a wild July 4 weekend. If one more car had driven over one of our bridges, I think our little sandbar would have sunk. * Now that we've all survived July 4 weekend intact, there's only one question - what's next? * Let the good times keep rolling...If you can get them out of the ocean, you have a lot of... Read More
Wine festivals are held this week in Corolla and Manteo

See ya, June

By Molly Harrison | Monday, June 28, 2010
Everybody I've been talking to lately is a little freaked at how fast the summer is flying by - me included. * On Wednesday we'll say goodbye to June Sweet June and start making plans for the Fourth of July. * I know that the less you do the slower time goes, but that's not really working for us this summer. We've... Read More