September 17, 2014

9 Reasons to Keep Summer Going on Currituck’s Outer Banks, NC

By The Northern Outer Banks Sigh. Where did the summer go, again? It seems like yesterday the kids were running out the front door of the school singing, “No more teachers, no more books…” and now you’re fighting to get them out of bed so they don’t miss the bus. Everyone’s sharing pictures of their … Continue reading 9 Reasons to Keep Summer Going on Currituck’s Outer Banks, NC »

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September 2, 2014

Outer Banks Wallpaper for Android and iPhone

Download your free The Northern Outer Banks wallpapers for Android and iPhone below.   These full HD Outer Banks wallpapers feature the beautiful scenery and attractions that make Corolla, NC one of the best family beach vacation destinations in America.  Enjoy! iPhone Wallpapers – 1080 x 1920        Android Wallpapers – 1920×1200       

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August 29, 2014

The Whole Hog: NC BBQ Secrets Revealed

By The Northern Outer Banks In North Carolina, BBQ is serious business. Not only is it a huge part of the state’s history and heritage, it is so politically charged, a series of bills and laws were deemed necessary to quell the controversy over an official style of BBQ. Whether you favor the Lexington style … Continue reading The Whole Hog: NC BBQ Secrets Revealed »

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September 11, 2013

Wordless Wednesday: Never Forget

By The Northern Outer Banks Photo credit: Corolla Beach Music  

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September 6, 2013

Best Ways to See the Corolla Wild Horses

By The Northern Outer Banks One of visitors’ favorite experiences in Corolla, NC is seeing the wild horses. The horses can be found in Corolla and Carova in the northern Outer Banks, where they’ve lived for several hundred years. They are believed to have descended from a herd of Spanish Mustangs that may have been … Continue reading Best Ways to See the Corolla Wild Horses »

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November 16, 2012

The Best of Knotts Island

Interested in visiting Knotts Island? Here are a few places to check out. Knotts Island Market On Knotts Island, there’s one place where you can literally find anything you need to enjoy a day in Currituck County. The Knotts Island Market is the area’s only full-service grocery store with gas, and when you come inside … Continue reading The Best of Knotts Island »

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November 12, 2012

Day Hiking in Currituck County – Get Back to Nature

In the Currituck area of the North Carolina Outer Banks, the outdoors enthusiast will find endless days of serenity and beautiful shorelines. Less populated than the southern region of the OBX, Currituck County is the state’s best open secret-for a vacation that mixes the adventure of nature and relaxation away from crowds, this destination can’t … Continue reading Day Hiking in Currituck County – Get Back to Nature »

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August 24, 2012

Get a Last Minute Deal on a Vacation Home

We don’t live far from the Outer Banks. On a good day, it doesn’t take us more than an hour and a half to get to the Currituck side of the shoreline. Usually if we find we’re in the mood for a night near the beach and a good seafood dinner, we’ll drive down for … Continue reading Get a Last Minute Deal on a Vacation Home »

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February 20, 2012

Fishing on the Outer Banks

For the fishing enthusiast, one will be hard pressed to find a more relaxing locale than the The Northern Outer Banks to partake in your favorite activity. Pleasant, year-round weather, spacious beaches, and excellent locales up the coast allow for excellent fishing on charters, area piers, and even the shore. Grab your tackle box and … Continue reading Fishing on the Outer Banks »

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August 20, 2009

Texas loves the Outer Banks

I have spent weekends in the Outer Banks before, and my recommendation is to visit in the off-peak: late spring or — preferably, even — early fall. The water stays warm through September, and you’ll get sunny, temperate days through much of October, when the summer crowds have long since evaporated. Still, the beach is … Continue reading Texas loves the Outer Banks »

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March 19, 2009

The Outer Banks – a Biker Friendly Destination

As Spring arrives with warm weather and cloudless skies, thoughts may turn to planning a weekend getaway. If you are a motorcycle enthusiast, the idea of riding down smooth coastal highway alongside a panoramic view of the ocean may appeal the most. For bikers in the Mid-Atlantic, the Outer Banks provides many options for an … Continue reading The Outer Banks – a Biker Friendly Destination »

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March 2, 2009

Surf Fishing in the Outer Banks

Surf Fishing The Outer Banks of North Carolina By E. A. Edwards My first experience surf fishing was with my father on Wrightsville Beach, NC in the 60’s. He parked our shiny black Ford Fairlane in a gravel parking lot off the beach and we hiked over the dunes to the surf, carrying rods, buckets, … Continue reading Surf Fishing in the Outer Banks »

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