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.

Where Can I Hike on the Outer Banks?

May 23, 2013
At one time almost the entire western shore of the Outer Banks was heavily forested. Protected by a ...

Where Do Locals Eat on the Outer Banks?

May 17, 2013
Guy Fieri of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” fame came blasting through the Outer Banks last summe...

Things to do at Your Outer Banks Beach House

May 3, 2013
It’s true that some of our guests arrive on the Outer Banks and are ready for adventure, but many ...

Rare Beauty of the Wild Horses of Corolla

By Ryan
April 29, 2013
There are few experiences as breathtaking as the Spanish mustang herds that run wild and free along ...

Where Can I Practice Yoga on the Outer Banks?

By Ryan
April 23, 2013
There’s nothing like a family trip to the Outer Banks to spend time with those you love, momentari...

Bodie Island Lighthouse Renovations

By Ryan
April 20, 2013
The striking black and white striped Bodie Island lighthouse provides one of the most distinctive an...

Gallery Row in Nags Head

April 18, 2013
Nags Head was the first town in the area to base its economy on tourism, and it is a very unique tow...

Flying over the Outer Banks

By Ryan
April 16, 2013
A few years ago I began my training to obtain a private pilot's license.  Lucky for me, there was a...

Calling all Buccaneers to the Outer Banks

By Ryan
April 15, 2013
The Outer Banks is an area rich in historical significance, including the site of the first English ...

Outer Banks Lighthouses

With the Bodie Island Lighthouse restoration project nearing completion--the Lighthouse will be open...

Ways to Witness the Rare Beauty of the Wild Horses of Corolla

By Ryan
April 12, 2013
There are few images quite as breathtaking as seeing one of the Spanish mustang horses run wild and ...

Spring Activities on the Outer Banks

By Ryan
April 6, 2013
There are so many reasons to feel joyous on the Outer Banks. Why this celebration?  Because spring ...