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!

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Going Local

By Molly Harrison | Monday, March 22, 2010
What locally owned store or restaurant would you miss if it was gone tomorrow? Go there. Today. Spend 25 or 50 bucks. Go there again next month. We've got to support our local businesses, friends, or we're going to lose the character of the Outer Banks...I'm not telling you this from my soapbox, mind you, because I'm... Read More
Celebrate the arrival of spring at The Elizabethan Gardens

Bring on Spring

By Molly Harrison | Monday, March 15, 2010
Just when we thought Mother Nature was going to let a St. Patrick's Day Parade slip by in the sun ... Not! Sunday was a beautiful day until the parade started and the weather turned south. But what would an Outer Banks St. Patrick's Day parade be without cold wind and a misty drizzle? Just not the same. Thanks to... Read More
Outer Banks Taste of the Beach Weekend is finally here.

Eat, Drink and Be on Time

By Molly Harrison | Tuesday, March 9, 2010
No time for chit-chat. This week's so full of events we've got to get right down to it...The headliner this week, of course, is Outer Banks Taste of the Beach Weekend. * If you live on the Outer Banks and you don't know this already, you really should get out more. * If you're within a reasonable driving distance of... Read More
See Bruce Roberts' photos at the Outer Banks History Center

What's Everybody Doing?

By Molly Harrison | Monday, March 1, 2010
It's one of life's little ironies that the person writing about all the fun stuff there is to do is not the one out there doing them but the one sitting home writing about them while everyone else is out there having fun. So what is everybody else doing? Well, I'm writing this on Sunday night, so I imagine lots of... Read More
The Pirates' Rendezvous is Sat. night in Nags Head

Blues, Pirates, Mini-Manis and Elvis

By Molly Harrison | Monday, February 22, 2010
Did anybody else hear the WAVY TV weatherman say that it rained or snowed every weekend from the end of November through February 14? I heard this rumor, but I didn't hear it with my own ears. But anyway, I believe it. I was thrilled to have a warm, outside weekend for once...There's a lot to do this week, so let's... Read More