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!

Performances, Art, Magic -- Something for the Whole Family

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Why do we go on vacation? Some of us go to take a break from work. Others go to travel to new places. Many of us use it as an opportunity to enjoy our family’s company. Vacation is an excellent chance to spend time with your family and reconnect. It gets busy during the year, making it difficult to find a time when... Read More

Diving into the Atlantic

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, August 9, 2016
In an area like the Outer Banks, you expect the Atlantic Ocean to play a principle part in the local lifestyle. We swim in it or skim on top of it. We spread out our beach towels and lie by it. We stare at it, mesmerized by its magnitude and beauty. It inspires and energizes us. This week many events will bring the... Read More

Art Shows, Watermelon and Races Return to the Outer Banks

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Last year, I took a moment to appreciate the shocking abundance of Outer Banks’s annual events. I’d never realized just how many there were! The amount is overwhelming. Of course I have my favorite events — the ones I’ve done since I was little and look forward to every year — and the others I have yet to try. Annual... Read More

Expanding Your Skills on the Outer Banks

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Here it is: The last week of July. I don’t know about you, but I begin each summer with the goal of perfecting (or at least developing) new skills. There’s more time in the summer and more opportunities to try new activities. It’s a great chance for some personal growth. Do you do the same? As July turns into August,... Read More

Uncovering Outer Banks Culture

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, July 19, 2016
The Outer Banks is rich with culture and heritage. Much like grains of sand, its culture has developed over years, influenced by the changing tides and currents that meet it. Countless visitors leave their individual marks on it. It catches with the wind and spreads throughout these barrier islands. It’s a common... Read More