The Outer Banks Best of… Recently US News and World Report rated the Outer Banks as the number one family vacation location in the United States. No surprise to residents and visitors to the area—it is what we specialize in, but it is nice to be recognized! That #1 rating …
Fish Stories The fishing on the Outer Banks has always been the stuff of legend. As early as 1584, the legend began when Arthur Barlowe, writing about his journey to Roanoke Island, reported one of the natives that greeted him fell to fishing and “…assoone as hee was two bow …
Really Cool Kids Activities on the OBX There are very few places anywhere as family friendly as the Outer Banks. With miles of wonderful beaches and nature everywhere, it’s the perfect location get some good quality time together. Of course, when kids are involved everything changes, and what kids may …
An Opportunity to be Creative – Bill Coleman and The Lost Colony It’s winter, and as The Lost Colony gears up for its 81st season, Bill Coleman (CEO of the theater), knows that the next few months will decide how successful the longest running outdoor drama in the United States …
The wild animals of the Outer Banks are not restricted to the land. Pick any pleasant day and spend some time on the beach looking out to sea and there’s a good chance a pod of dolphins will swim by. Dolphin, however, is just one member of the whale family …
A Trail of Service The recent ribbon cutting of the Marshall & Gussie Collins Walkway at the Dare County Government Complex was a reminder of the deep history on Roanoke Island, and the legacy of two extraordinary former residents. There are two parts to the walkway—a short fitness trail next …
Favorite Winter Things to Do Winter is certainly the slow time of the year on the Outer Banks, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Over the years, as more and more people have discovered the Outer Banks in the off season, businesses have responded. Now there are …
As Highways go, NC12 isn’t much for moving traffic quickly. Yet it would be hard to find a more picturesque road anywhere on the east coast, or one that travels through so much history. It’s also a very important road, as it is the only surface route that links all …
Roanoke Island Festival Park Roanoke Island Festival Park is a 25 acre public event center, interactive historic site, museum, and more – all set in a gorgeous backdrop just across a small bridge from quaint Downtown Manteo (about a 20 minute drive from Nags Head). The site includes the Pavilion, …
It seems like every year as summer winds down, we write about what a great time the Fall is to visit the Outer Banks. There are many reasons why – the weather is near perfect, the water temperature is ideal, all the businesses are still open, the summer crowds are …
