November on the Outer Banks is a magical mix of quiet beaches, fall fishing, migrating birds and the first twinkle of holiday lights. The summer crowds have drifted away, the shoreline feels roomier and the season invites you to slow down. Whether you’re honoring heroes, running a Turkey Trot…
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The Outer Banks is a pretty inspiring place to make art. Maybe it’s the ever-changing light over the water, the wild dunes, the maritime history or simply the creative people who call these barrier islands home. Whatever the reason, you’ll find art around nearly every bend — from colorful murals and…
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Updated for 2026. There’s a reason fall is the locals’ favorite time of the year. The Outer Banks has a certain magic to it, and the calendar fills up with festivals, live music, seafood celebrations, art shows, races, Halloween happenings and plenty of good excuses to get out and explore. From…
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The Outer Banks is famous for its wide-open beaches, rolling dunes and salty-air kind of adventures. But just beyond the shoreline, another side of the OBX is waiting to be explored. From the place where the Wright brothers first took flight to the mysterious story of the Lost Colony and miles of…
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Updated August 21, 2026 Netflix's show Outer Banks launched its 5th and final season on August 20, 2026. In case you hadn’t heard, the “Outer Banks ” Netflix show, based on actual east coast barrier islands, has gained popularity around the world. The show, while not filmed on the OBX, is based on…
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September on the Outer Banks is still mostly summer, a little bit fall and a whole lot of fun. Affectionately dubbed "local’s summer" or “second summer” by those in the know, this magical month is the OBX's worst-kept secret. The ocean is still warm, the beaches are less crowded, and the calendar is…
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For decades, the Outer Banks of North Carolina (or OBX for short) have been famous for their seafood. Which makes sense. They’re situated in the ocean, after all, on the very edge of the Atlantic, sheltering mainland USA from the roaring ocean. Yellowfin tuna, wahoo, mahi-mahi, rockfish, flounder…
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Updated July 2026 You may be wondering why America’s tallest lighthouse is still encased in scaffolding. As with any restoration project, you never know what is concealed beneath the surface — and removing layers of paint and examining the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse’s historic structure has revealed…
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Not all beach vacations need to break the bank. The Outer Banks is a great spot to enjoy a fun and immersive trip on a budget. From low-cost activities to budget-friendly bites, there are many inexpensive things to do on the Outer Banks to help you stretch your dollar. Get ready to see how you can…
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When brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright captured the attention of our 8-year-old son, Sean, my husband and I decided to plan our first family trip to the Outer Banks. Although the beaches, Jockey's Ridge and other Outer Banks sites would be included in the itinerary, the Wright Brothers National…
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