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!

Celebrate Earth Day with activities at the Aquarium on Fri.

A lot to appreciate

By Molly Harrison | Tuesday, April 19, 2011
There's a lot that we could worry about these days - funding cuts to many of our local attractions, the uncertainty of expensive beach nourishment, the rising cost of gas and groceries, shoaling in Oregon Inlet, predictions of a busy hurricane season, radiation in our ocean - but who knew tornadoes was on the list?... Read More
Free admission to Wright Brothers Memorial April 16-24!

Be good, spring

By Molly Harrison | Tuesday, April 12, 2011
I wish spring would just be a good little spring and stay balmy already, but that's not going to happen this week. And, anyway, from the looks of the upcoming calendar, we're going to be too busy to care...This week is Healthy Carolinians of the Outer Banks' Dare County Unplugged Week. It's a week of activities... Read More
Volunteer at the Flying Pirate and get a cool crew shirt.

On the beach

By Molly Harrison | Monday, April 4, 2011
I'm feeling loser-ish because I haven't been to the beach in months! Sure, I've done my daily "hello ocean" drive-by with the carpool kids to check the waves and water color, and I've stepped out there for a bit to inhale a few breaths of fresh air, but I haven't spent any quality time on that beach since December. *... Read More
Meet artist Mike Lay, who did this work, at DCAC on Friday.

Offshore or on land

By Molly Harrison | Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Have you been hearing about the orcas that are just off our coast? The charter boats have been seeing them and interacting with them offshore on bluefin tuna fishing trips. * I have always wanted to see ocras and here they are, right here, without having to travel to Alaska or Iceland. * After a couple of drinks at... Read More
Loved that small-town vibe at Kelly's St. Patty's Parade.

Small-town vibe

By Molly Harrison | Monday, March 21, 2011
I love living in a small town. Not to get all Mellencamp on you, but, really, I love that everywhere I go I see someone I know and like. * I love running into friends or acquaintances at the park, at the library, at the grocery store, the bank, at yoga class, running in the woods, wherever I go. * I love how word gets... Read More