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!

Waves Welcomes Back The Roots

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Not many villages with a year-round population of about 70 can bring in concerts from internationally famous acts. But the phenomenal water recreation, gorgeous Pamlico Sound setting and facilities at REAL Watersports make it a near common occurrence for the village of Waves. Don’t believe me? Just head there Friday... Read More

Tanned, Ripped and Ready: Lifeguards Return Full-Time for Summer on the Outer Banks

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, May 28, 2019
The summer season brings more to the Outer Banks than the return of visitors, long daylight hours and sunburned shoulders – the return of lifeguards patrolling the beaches, surveying from the stands and making numerous rescues also accompanies each Memorial Day weekend. The beach and ocean are the Outer Banks’ biggest... Read More

Kick Off Summer with Memorial Day on the Outer Banks

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Memorial Day weekend is synonymous with summer’s arrival. With sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s, who doesn’t want to spend Memorial Day on the Outer Banks? The number of visitors started picking up weekends ago, and from this Friday forth, it’s full steam ahead. And with the increase in people, Outer Banks... Read More

Music to My Ears: This Week's Outer Banks Bluegrass Music Festival and Mustang Spring Jam

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Listen up, music aficionados, because I’m about to rock your worlds (well, not me personally, but the bands and artists from across the state and country likely will). We can agree that a week spent on the Outer Banks is music to many people’s ears. Over the next five days, that sentiment rings particularly true... Read More

The Beach You Bring Home to Mom

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Mother’s Day is upon us. My mom wants to spend it on the Outer Banks. Am I prepared? Heck no. I’ll make her a card because “handmade is better,” but I still need to find a gift. Primarily, though, I must plan a day to reflect how special she is. I need to find activities we can do, arrange trips to her favorite Outer... Read More