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!

Hurricane Dorian Leaves Ocracoke Island Devastated

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Wednesday, September 11, 2019
When Hurricane Dorian barreled toward the Outer Banks last week, little Ocracoke Island took the main hit. The storm moved quickly, but it left the island ravaged from waters that rose like a tidal wave in merely two hours. In a 7-foot storm surge, waters from the Pamlico Sound spilled over the village, flooding homes... Read More

Bread, Booze and Scented Candles: The Outer Banks Prepares for Hurricane Dorian

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Tis the season for one of my favorite blog topics: the annual hurricane feature. Each year I get to play meteorologist for a day, joining the rest of the media’s hurricane hype and sharing the latest updates from the Outer Banks front. I even almost wore galoshes to work to get in the mood, even though the rain won’t... Read More

Working Like a Dog (or Cat): Pets in Business on the Outer Banks

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Wednesday, August 28, 2019
About 12 or so years ago, my favorite barbecue restaurant in the area kept a pet pig onsite. Her name was Daisy, and from her enclosure next to the entrance, she greeted customers upon arrival and gave only slightly offended looks when they left, the scent of barbecue swirling around them. One day Daisy was gone. I... Read More

This Summer's Hit Movie Returns to Its Outer Banks Roots

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Wednesday, August 21, 2019
The film receiving rave reviews from critics – and the winner of this year’s South by Southwest Audience Award – circles back to its Outer Banks origins this weekend. The Peanut Butter Falcon sparks laughs and tugs at heartstrings as it explores alienation and unlikely friendships as they unfold in a present-day Mark... Read More

The Outer Banks' New Places to Eat, Shop, Play & Stay in 2019

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Wednesday, August 14, 2019
How many of us mindlessly drive by new businesses on the daily, not registering when names change, new buildings appear or your preferred spots change locations? (Raises hand.) I feel out of the loop when I hear people talk about their latest go-to fast-casual eatery, that adorable boutique or the hopping businesses... Read More