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!

Enjoy the N.C. Marionette Theater on Friday and Saturday.

I suwannee, would you look at that fire?

By Molly Harrison | Monday, March 7, 2011
The best attended event on the Outer Banks last weekend had to be the burning down of the old Windmill Point Restaurant building in Nags Head. It was a scheduled training exercise, and word sure got out about it. A friend called me that morning and said to get down there, it was a bigger spectator event than the... Read More
Imagine Union occupation of Roanoke Island at Island Farm.

Turning the corner

By Molly Harrison | Monday, February 28, 2011
March has rolled right in and I'm glad to see it. March 1 always feels like turning a major corner into spring, even though I know it's still winter for 20 more days. * Just knowing that it's March makes me long to get my hands in the dirt - clear out the weed beds and get some veggies and flowers growing. That's what... Read More
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