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The Outer Banks History Center
Tucked amidst the marshes, wetlands, and maritime forest of the Roanoke Island Festival Park complex, across from the charming Manteo...
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The State of the Outer Banks Real Estate Market
The Outer Banks real estate market is in a period of adjustment. Sales activity has remained fairly steady compared to...
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The Twenty Year Wish
On Merrimac Lane in Salvo sits a house belonging to Richard and Garnet Shoaf. It’s a two-story home, built in...
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No Hill Too High
Behind many natural wonders are forces of nature. Such is the case with Jockey’s Ridge State Park and Peggy Birkemeier,...
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Reddawn Rising
We’re walking in the bright lounge area of Ashley’s Espresso Parlor when the paintings on the wall immediately draw our...
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Short Stack, with Big Impact
A ticket to one of the Thursday night suppers at Stack ‘em High in Kitty Hawk gets you a short...
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International Flavor
Thirteen years ago, two sisters and their best friend boarded a plane in Bulgaria with nothing more than overstuffed backpacks...
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2026 Best of OBX Voting Toolkit
Dear Best Of OBX Participant, Were you or your business nominated in the Outer Banks Coastal Life Best of OBX...
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The Mysterious Findings of “CROATOAN”
Since the discovery of the Lost Colony, “CROATOAN” has always been a word associated with mystery.
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Upcoming Happenings: Fall 2025
With the winding down of the summer season comes emptier beaches, less traffic, quieter evenings, and ultimately the Outer Banks...
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