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!

A Melting Pot of Events

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, November 8, 2016
When I look at this selection of events, it becomes apparent to me how many of them reveal wonderful qualities that are vital to this nation’s identity: the arts, sports, history, service, the fusion of cultures and, most importantly, community. America prides itself in being somewhat of a melting pot of people and... Read More

Eating Our Way Through the Outer Banks

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, November 1, 2016
One Outer Banks attraction that doesn’t get nearly enough attention is the food. Gone are the days where local grub was restricted to baskets of battered fish and fries (though you can still find plenty of that). Today you’ll find smoky barbecue, ethnic cuisine, freshly caught seafood with an artistic twist, rich and... Read More

This is Halloween! Halloween! Halloween!

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Trick or treat? Why pick one? I prefer tricks and treats, which is why the Outer Banks is the place to be this Hallo-week. Hallo-week is the term I’ve given the series of festivities leading up to October 31st – the spookiest day of the year. We take Halloween seriously here on the Outer Banks, and we’ve created a... Read More

Throwing Kites, Kegs and Caution to the Wind

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Outer Banks locals know that we’re pretty proud of being first in flight. It's thanks to our windy home that we learn about Orville and Wilbur Wright in elementary school. We visit the Wright Brothers Memorial. We emblazon that primitive airplane across our license plates, driver licenses and everything else we can... Read More

Hurricane Matthew Moves Out. Theater, Festivals and Tournaments Come In.

By Hannah Lee Leidy | Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Whew. It’s been quite the past few days, hasn’t it? Hopefully you stayed safe over the weekend and are finally drying off from all that rain Hurricane Matthew brought. Matthew hit the Outer Banks. Hard. Some businesses and events were impacted more severely than others. If there’s one thing that growing up in the... Read More