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!

Foodies, Rejoice! It’s OBX Taste of the Beach

By Lexi Holian | Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Have a bite (or 10!) this weekend at one of my all-time favorite foodie events, Outer Banks Taste of the Beach. The four-day culinary spectacle showcases the most talented chefs on the beach with more than 50 events at nearly 40 different venues. We’re talking tapas crawls, oyster dinners, barbecue showdowns and... Read More

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Parade, 5K and 10K Races

By Lexi Holian | Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Prepare to don your green this weekend for two annual events celebrating one of my favorite holidays of the off-season. St. Patrick’s Day may not carry too much weight in some places, but on the Outer Banks it’s an excuse for a spectacular parade on the beach road (the largest in the state!) complete with Irish... Read More

Say Farewell to Winter with Sunset Vineyards Concert

By Lexi Holian | Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Okay, we’ve still got about two weeks left until spring is officially here, but I can’t help but feel that the Outer Banks is already shaking off winter’s chill and embracing the cool festivals, almost beach days and all around good times associated with spring. The sun is shining (most days), and when it’s not the... Read More

Tap Into Your Creativity with Alcohol Inks, Fiber Arts

By Lexi Holian | Wednesday, February 24, 2016
The Outer Banks is a place that attracts artists. Incredible natural beauty and coastal wildlife combined with the sometimes harsh, always impressive forces of nature make for an environment that captivates and inspires creative minds.As you will quickly discover, traditional mediums like drawing and painting aren’t... Read More

Adventures of the Off-Season

By Lexi Holian | Wednesday, February 17, 2016
If you've ever climbed the sand dunes of Jockey's Ridge in the summer, then you've seen hang gliders soaring above the sand – or perhaps into it on a first attempt. They're as much a part of the scenery as the ocean and sound, so it's easy to mistake the sport for one that belongs solely to the summer season. But the... Read More