Outer Banks Articles

If you’re like a lot of people – like hundreds of thousands of people – you love the Outer Banks of North Carolina. You might consider us presumptuous drawing this conclusion so quickly, and we would agree with you . . . except for the fact that we’re right. You love the Outer Banks beaches, the Outer Banks watersports, the Outer Banks towns, Outer Banks shops, the Outer Banks events and Outer Banks activities…everything about this place (you wouldn’t be on this site if you didn’t). We do too. And, lucky for you, we also love writing about the Outer Banks. Locals and visitors alike value our Outer Banks information.

Outer Banks Articles Give You the Details

We write about how to negotiate dining out if you have a big crowd. We show you, step by step, how to pick a crab. We’ve written articles highlighting Corolla and the Currituck Outer Banks or about charming Manteo on Roanoke Island or telling you the mysteries of Ocracoke Island. We cover the events happening on the Outer Banks – and, boy, are there a lot of them to cover! Outer Banks activities, everything from water sports to walking tours to lighthouse tours to birdwatching trips, are focal points. Businesses, rituals and legends local to the Outer Banks are detailed in our articles. You’ll find out how that restaurant got its name or the modest history of that now booming business. We give you insider Outer Banks information about staying safe in the ocean; how to navigate those pesky turn lanes; which restaurants to check out for the best southern cuisine in the area and resorts’ present and future aspirations. Our Outer Banks articles are good reading. You’ll feel like a local with all the knowledge you’re sure to collect! And we’re adding to them all the time. Click on in to learn about the Outer Banks from the local’s side!

 

Outer Banks Schools

By Beth P. Storie
Outer Banks schools are in three counties: Currituck, Dare and Hyde. Currituck County schools service the far northern Outer Banks (Corolla) and Currituck mainland and include Currituck County High School and J. P. Knapp Early College High School as well as Currituck County Middle School and seven elementary schools.... Read More

Things You Need to Know

By Beth P. Storie
You're here and you're happy-go-lucky, but while you're out on the Outer Banks having fun, keep these few things in mind to ensure that you have a relaxed and safe vacation. Outer Banks Driving Tips With only three main roads to keep track of and water always within sight to help you get your bearings, it's... Read More

Outer Banks Attractions

By Beth P. Storie
Now is the time to get out into the nature. Nature envelops every aspect of an Outer Banks visit. You're on islands, after all, surrounded by ocean, sound, sand, marsh and endless sky. You're in an environment with maritime forests containing some of the widest variety of flora and fauna found anywhere; with wildlife... Read More

It's All About Outer Banks Nature

By Beth P. Storie
Let's go outside! After all, with an area known for its natural beauty, why wouldn't you want to be outside taking full advantage of every recreational activity you could think of? Each town on the Outer Banks offers its own outdoor fun, and you'll find out everything you need to know to take full advantage of it all... Read More

Shopping on the Outer Banks

By Beth P. Storie
We all know the national pastime isn't really baseball, right? It's shopping, with a capital S. It's the thrill of the hunt. It's bringing the bounty home. It's landing a bargain. It's indulgence ... and it's just plain fun. Outer Banks shopping is right up there with the best of areas. In fact, we even laugh that... Read More