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.

Outer Banks Kite Flying Locations

August 19, 2015
The Outer Banks has some of the best kite flying conditions in the country. The consistent winds tha...

Kite Flying on the Outer Banks – A Basic Kite Guide

August 13, 2015
With our consistent coastal winds, it would be difficult to find a better place to fly a kite than t...

Outer Banks Must See Destinations

By Ryan
August 5, 2015
USA Today just came out with their “Road Trip USA: 50 States, 50 Unique Stops,” an article highl...

Outer Banks Ice Cream Shops

By Ryan
July 31, 2015
Luckily the Outer Banks has a lot of places to indulge that summertime fantasy, so here’s our Caro...

Roanoke Island Festival Park

By Ryan
July 23, 2015
For an area with a permanent population of less than 40,000 people who are scattered across 90 miles...

The Paper Canoe – Duck, NC

By Ryan
July 17, 2015
When you meet Tommy Karole, the owner of Paper Canoe in Duck, it’s obvious he’s not a laid back ...

Bonner Bridge Replacement

July 6, 2015
A replacement for the Bonner Bridge, connecting the northern Outer Banks with Hatteras Island, is fi...

Outer Banks Brewing Station

By Ryan
June 16, 2015
Most everyone on the Outer Banks knows where the Outer Banks Brewing Station is located. It’s a ve...

Fundraising on the Outer Banks

June 3, 2015
One of the most fulfilling parts about living on the Outer Banks is taking part in raising money for...

Sea Turtles on the Outer Banks

By Ryan
May 29, 2015
Soft sand and vast uncrowded beaches are just two reasons thousands of visitors pack their cars, loa...

Outer Banks Town Highlights

By Ryan
May 21, 2015
During your next Outer Banks vacation, why not schedule an adventure that includes exploring a few u...

Ladles Soups Outer Banks

May 12, 2015
I was hooked the first time I went to Ladles in Kill Devil Hills and tasted their turkey chile. It�...