Articles

How outdoor dining brought new life to the Outer Banks restaurant scene. By Ann Wood / Photo above: Perched above the Atlantic on the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, Fish Heads Bar & Grill in Nags [...]

For most children, when the last day of school is over, they leave knowing that their summer days will be filled with camps, activities and new experiences. By Ann Wood / Photos by Lauren [...]

On the Outer Banks, the best curb appeal starts with landscaping designed to thrive where sand, salt, wind and summer heat are part of the equation. By Ann Wood / Photo above courtesy of Carolina [...]

Summer break arrives with the best of intentions. We picture long days on the beach, bike rides, adventures, and family memories. Kids, however, often have a different plan.

It’s Earth Day, and the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is hosting an event to officially open the crown jewel of the Soundside Event Site: a half-mile stretch of newly built boardwalk that winds [...]

How Outdoor Spaces are Redefining Vacation Rentals By Ann Wood As travelers become more selective in how and where they spend their time, vacation rentals are evolving to meet a new expectation: [...]

A new kind of high school is taking shape in Dare County—one built to combine the structure of high school with the opportunity of college in a more personalized setting. By Ann Wood / Photo [...]

How Short-Stay Flexibility is Reshaping the OBX Rental Market By Ann Wood For generations, summer on the Outer Banks followed a steady rhythm: Saturday-to-Saturday family traditions, returning to [...]

An Iconic Island Brand Returns to Local Hands By Ann Wood After more than a decade of corporate ownership and consolidation under national brands, one of Hatteras Island’s most trusted names is [...]

Two local ownership groups have acquired iconic Outer Banks oceanfront destinations this past year: the Village Beach Club in Nags Head, with its oceanfront pool, tennis courts, beach access, and [...]

The Outer Banks real estate market is in a period of adjustment. Sales activity has remained fairly steady compared to last year, but shifts in inventory, buyer behavior, and pricing strategies [...]

No Outer Banks beach vacation is complete without a stop (or two) at a local ice cream shop

The Unsung Heroes of Outer Banks Hospitality

Legacy Business Raises the Bar by Going the Extra Mile

When planning to sell your home, one of the key considerations is how to best position your home for the highest listing price.

The rising sun shines through the windows of the fellowship hall at Bethany Methodist Church on March 20, 2025. In a few hours, volunteers will arrive to make final preparations for the 10th [...]

Read through these helpful articles provided by local businesses to learn what they recommend you do to extend your season, prepare for next season, and protect your property for winter.

More people than ever are taking their dogs with them on vacation, and the Outer Banks is one of the most in-demand, dog-friendly beach destinations on the East Coast.

Living on the Outer Banks, it’s easy to become envious of the seemingly endless supply of vacation homes boasting amenities packages we could only dream of having in our own homes.

Spring on the Outer Banks: trees are budding, flowers are blooming, and homeowners are preparing for another busy summer season. “With another rental season just around the corner, curb appeal [...]

It seems like vacation rental homes are as commonly found on the Outer Banks as sand on the beach. According to numbers released by the Vacation Rental Managers Association, an average of 16,500 [...]

Rental Performance: Tips on Rental Management, Cottage Outfitting and Upgrading.