Nearly all my adult life, I’ve heard wonderful things about the Outer Banks. Its beaches, its lighthouses, its outdoor activities all have been described in gushing detail by friends, family, and…
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When people recommend “shopping” in the Outer Banks, often they’ll lead you to beach chairs, coolers, and sunscreen. There’s a lot more style hiding in between the bungalows and bodegas, though. A…
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Fall is the best time for events on the Outer Banks. Check out a few large events happening August through November, for a full list visit our events page. New World Festival of the Arts - August 11…
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When a television reporter interviewed us in 2020, he asked, “What do travel writers do now in COVID when you can’t travel?” “Stay home,” we replied, quickly adding that’s no problem for us because…
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In case you hadn’t heard, the new “Outer Banks ” Netflix show, based on actual east coast barrier islands, has gained popularity around the world. Season 2 will be coming July 30, 2021. The show while…
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Oysters are delicious. I like them raw, steamed, roasted, and fried. But delicious isn’t the only attribute that makes them amazing. Oysters are a keystone species which provides an ecosystem for many…
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Mother’s Day only comes once a year, but you don’t have to wait till then to do something nice for your mom. Whether it’s your mother or the mother of your children, they could use a little island…
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The Outer Banks is one of the biggest small towns on the East Coast. If there’s one place in America that can have the charm and character of small seaside villages set against an enormous, untouched…
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The Outer Banks has a fascinating story to share, from the first English settlement in what would become America, to the Wright Brother’s development of powered flight, and the wars that raged off our…
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The Outer Banks of North Carolina (often stylized as “OBX”) is known worldwide as the #1 kiteboarding destination in the USA. Additionally, the Outer Banks (and Cape Hatteras especially) boasts some…
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