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!

So What's Up With Beach Nourishment?

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Two years ago it was shark attacks. Last summer it was Pokémon GO! On the Outer Banks today, the current beach nourishment projects dominate the talk of the town. Maybe you’ve even seen the action during a trip to the northern towns’ beaches this summer: Pumps spurting black sand onto the beaches, bulldozers pushing... Read More

Entertainment Abounds on the Outer Banks this Week

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, July 11, 2017
One part of the Outer Banks life that I love is that I constantly get to open my arms to welcome the rich entertainment scene, old and new. I and other people who’ve been around have our favorites — the events we look forward to every year — as well as the newcomers that give us a fresh taste of the talent and skill... Read More

A Place to Grow — Summer Activities on the Outer Banks

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Make the Outer Banks the start of something new. I love vacation and summertime because they give me the time to develop a new skill set or to finally try those activities that have long piqued my interest. Whether it’s surfing or checking out a band with an unfamiliar genre, you’ll find plenty of ways to enrich your... Read More

An Outer Banks Fourth of July

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Reds, whites and blues color our shirts, towels and porches. We’re planning menus with our cookout and barbecue essentials. Yes, the Fourth of July returns to the Outer Banks, engulfing it in fanfare. This holiday embodies my favorite elements of summertime on the Outer Banks: community, a multitude of outdoor... Read More

Smiles and suntans — it's summer on the Outer Banks

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Summer is officially here, and the feeling around town certainly confirms it. Everyone is all smiles and suntans, especially now that the sun is out after a long string of rainy days. We're not completely out of the woods for rain on the weekend (click here for a report), but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a lot of... Read More