Outer Banks News And Views
Welcome to the Carolina Designs blog. Here you’ll find information about the Outer Banks, what’s going on, and what we hope are some entertaining posts, quizzes and articles.
Visiting The Wild Horses of Carova
August 25, 2016
One of the most beautiful sights on the Outer Banks is the image of four or five Wild Mustangs stand...
Four Easy Things To Do with Kids
August 18, 2016
On the fourth day of sand, sun and surf, kids may start to think, “Is there anything to do besides...
Potential Outer Banks Energy Resources
August 11, 2016
The Outer Banks has always been known as a place of abundant natural resources. After all, fishing h...
Military Planes & Fighter Jets Along the Outer Banks
August 5, 2016
Ah, yes. A perfect Outer Banks beach day. Not a cloud in the sky, and there’s just enough of a bre...
Outer Banks Shipwrecks in 1877 & 1878
August 3, 2016
The winter of 1877-1878 was one of the most tragic there ever was on the Outer Banks. Two ships ran ...
Navigating Outer Banks Terminology Part II
July 20, 2016
Navigating on the Outer Banks is simple; everything is either north or south. The Atlantic Ocean is ...
Navigating Outer Banks Terminology Part 1
July 8, 2016
Every area has its own phrasing to describe how to get around their community. First time travelers ...
Art Party Palooza on the OBX
July 5, 2016
The Outer Banks has a high concentration of incredibly talented artists. Combined with a local commu...
Outer Banks and WWII
June 30, 2016
When the War was at Our Doorstep
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Outer Banks Research Facilities
June 24, 2016
Throughout the years the Outer Banks has attracted more than its fair share of visitors, interlopers...
The Nags Head Casino
June 8, 2016
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Great Food: An Outer Banks Tradition
June 4, 2016
So many great Outer Banks restaurants, so little time. In researching long-standing Outer Banks rest...