One of the more remarkable experiences on the Outer Banks is seeing the Corolla Wild Horses wandering along the beach or grazing in the dunes that line the shore. They are beautiful; they look peaceful, and for many people, there is a temptation to get as close to the horses …
Boat Building – An Important Piece of the Outer Banks Economy It’s no secret that the Outer Banks economy is dominated by tourism—and it’s been that way for some time. But even though tourism is the engine that drives the local economy, it is of course not the only important …
We are relieved to report that it is back to business as usual here on the northern Outer Banks. The towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, & Nags Head avoided a direct hit from Hurricane Florence, and there has been minimal damage reported in our …
Sept 16 – 3:00pm The Carolina Designs team is ready to welcome guests back to the Outer Banks! Our area’s bridges, grocery stores, shops, and restaurants are open. We are grateful to all our guests for their patience while we prepared homes for check-in after the mandatory evacuation was …
A Triumph of Good Taste In a triumph of good taste, Village Table and Tavern has finally opened in Duck. Located adjacent to Nor’Banks Sailing and Watersports just north of Duck Village, the restaurant is the entire upper deck of what was once the Nor’Banks building. Nor’Banks is still there—they’re …
The Secret Token: Myth, Obsession and the Search for the Lost Colony of Roanoke A Book Review There is, perhaps, no mystery as enduring as the fate of The Lost Colony. Abandoned in an unfamiliar land, lacking many of the skills needed to survive, the riddle of what happened to …
In the Pirate’s Wake – The Other Tales of Blackbeard Behind every great pirate, there are stories to be told, and that is certainly the case with Blackbeard. Famous, or infamous, as he may have been, he did not reach the pinnacle of piratical legend without the help of others …
Carteret Town – A Planned Community Looking at Manteo today and seeing it as a wonderful, picturesque, small town, it’s difficult to imagine that if not for apparent incompetence and outright corruption, the town might today rival Wilmington as the major port of North Carolina. Pure speculation? Of course, but …
Featured image courtesy of The Lost Colony Instagram @thelostcolony Behind the Scenes – Why the Lost Colony Is Great Theatre After 81 years, the Lost Colony is still going strong. First produced in 1937, it is the oldest continually produced outdoor drama in North America. And even after all those …
Featured image courtesy of Outer Banks Frozen Yogurt Facebook Page The Outer Banks Enters the Age of the Food Truck It looks as though the Outer Banks has entered the Age of the Food Truck, following suit with many regions both small and large. That doesn’t mean there’s a food …
