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!

Mullet tossing contest at Day at the Docks in Hatteras

In praise of spontaneity

By Molly Harrison | Monday, September 13, 2010
The cool, crisp northeast air inspired us to take a shotgun camping trip this weekend. Now, some people might check the weather before they set out, but for some reason that didn't occur to us this time. We woke Sunday morning to a steady rain on the tent top. While that made for a messy de-camping (thanks, dogs) and... Read More
The Lighthouse to Lighthouse Bike Ride comes up on Saturday.

Sideswiped by Earl

By Molly Harrison | Monday, September 6, 2010
Schwoo. What a narrow escape we had with Earl. * Now you may be one of those people who say it was no big deal and they're mad at The Weather Channel for all the hype, but I say having a category 4 hurricane headed within 100 miles of us was too close for comfort. * Thank god it dropped to a category 2 and only... Read More
Frisco Native American Museum hosts nature programs on Fri.

Time Flies

By Molly Harrison | Monday, August 30, 2010
Here's a paradox: Why does a summer day, which is actually three or four hours longer in daylight hours, slip by so much faster than a winter day? Summer days fly by like flipping a deck of cards in the air while, to me at least, winter days drag on and on like an endless game of solitaire. * I can't believe we've... Read More
There's still a month of summer to come.

It's not over

By Molly Harrison | Monday, August 23, 2010
News flash: Summer is not over! The beginning of the school year and the approach of Labor Day do not constitute the end of summer. * Summer will officially end on the autumnal equinox - and that's not until September 23 at 3:09 a.m. So we've got almost a month of summer left, and I, for one, am going to eke every... Read More
Elizabethan Gardens offers 60th anniversary events this week

Live it up, while you can...

By Molly Harrison | Monday, August 16, 2010
Here it is already, the last full week of summer vacation. For kids on the Outer Banks, school starts on August 25, meaning this is the last full week they have for late bedtimes, sleeping in and filling the weekdays with the pool, the beach and all the other fun stuff there is to do on these incredible islands. * So... Read More