The Outer Banks Quiz
So you think you know the Outer Banks? Let’s find out! Here’s our test of your knowledge of the…
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.
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Restoration
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse has seen a lot since the first-order Fresnel lens was first lit in 1870. A…
History of Outer Banks Town Names
The towns of the Outer Banks have very distinctive names. Mostly there’s nothing at all that sounds like a…
Busy Year Predicted for the Outer Banks: 2021 Mostly Booked
The Outer Banks has been enormously popular as a 2021 destination choice for travelers. Carolina Designs is excited and…
Animals of the Outer Banks — Raptors
Soaring over a body of water, or riding the thermals rising from a sand dune, raptors—birds of prey—are the…
Becoming the Outer Banks
Driving along the Bypass or the Beach Road through the main Outer Banks towns of Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil…
Your Complete Vacation Rental Checklist
Whether you’re staying with us, or in any other vacation rental, here’s a checklist of things you’ll need to make sure to pack or ask about to enjoy a flawless experience.
The Sinking of the S.S. Home
The bones of ships are constantly sinking beneath the sands of the Outer Banks, then reappearing to be swallowed…
Animals of the Outer Banks — Shorebirds
The easiest way to experience Outer Banks wildlife is to walk along any beach and check out the birds…
Animals of the Outer Banks — Songbirds
Look out of any window, walk along the beach, hike through any of our Outer Banks nature preserves and…