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.
History of Outer Banks Bridges
November 9, 2013
Outer Banks bridges are in the news quite a bit these days. Local news, of course, it’s rare that ...
The Outer Banks, a Typical Melting Pot
November 8, 2013
Over a month ago I received an email from a local community college, College of the Albemarle (COA),...
Outer Banks Birding
November 6, 2013
As the last days of summer give way to the beauty of autumn, the skies fill with thousands upon thou...
Best Outer Banks Coffee Shops
October 31, 2013
Autumn is here, temperatures are dropping, the wind is picking up, which makes it the perfect time t...
Life on the Outer Banks
October 18, 2013
Most every topic imaginable gets covered about the Outer Banks except the one that might be the most...
Outer Banks Seafood Festival
September 27, 2013
It’s that time of year when thoughts turn to activities on the Outer Banks that bring visitors to ...
Outer Banks Brews
September 19, 2013
Let’s face it, not everyone likes to go wine tasting. If you’re a beer drinker, for example, t...
Outer Banks Wine and Tastings
September 6, 2013
Let’s face it, northeast North Carolina is not known as a hotbed of wine production, yet there are...
Secrets of a Sandbar
August 30, 2013
Here are some facts that may not be well known about these sandbars, and the word “sandbar” is u...
Expanded Outer Banks Season
August 21, 2013
In many respects, the fall season is the best time to visit the Outer Banks. The weather is specta...
The Best Outer Banks Beaches
August 9, 2013
Summer is the ideal time to talk about Outer Banks beaches. Discretion being the better part of valo...
Hang Gliding, Kite Flying, and Exploring at Jockey’s Ridge State Park
August 2, 2013
Outer Banks national parks seem to get all the press, but Jockey’s Ridge State Park in the middle ...