Outer Banks Blue Blog

If you're going on vacation, why not eat where the localseat? You can find chain restaurants everywhere you go, but for these 6 "mom andpop" restaurants, you won't find their delicious recipes or one-of-a-kindatmospheres anywhere other than the Outer Banks.Sam and Omie's Originally opened in 1937 by...

With social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, apicture is worth a thousand words. If you're looking for a place for someawesome Insta-worthy photos, you won't be disappointed with what the OuterBanks has to offer! Even if you never post them, it's nice to have an albumchock full of

Today marks a date that many local sailors and thrill seekers didn't think they would see again. "2019 Worrell 1000 Reunion Race" catamaran sailboat race started this morning in Hollywood Beach, Florida after a 17 year absence. The race is named as it is because of the approximate 1000 mile course...

Corolla is one of the most popular North Carolina beaches for one special reason: the 4x4 area, slightly to the north, known as Carova! If you have a vehicle equipped to take advantage of this opportunity I would highly recommend it as part of your Outer Banks vacation experience. Enjoy the

Haveyou ever been to Manteo?Ifyou've visited this quaint island town in the NC Outer Banks, you may havenoticed a picturesque structure at the end of a wooden pier just east of thedowntown area. It's the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse... and it's unlike any tower-stylelighthouse you've ever seen.Tobegin...

Longingto connect with nature? Visit Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve in the NC OuterBanks. Bordered by US 158 to the east and Currituck Sound to the west, it's atranquil hidden oasis covering some 1,824 acres of unspoiled natural beauty. Hereyou and your family can spend a few serene hours

Summer's approaching faster than you think and you know whatthat means; Long hot days at the beach! If you're like me then you can barleycontain your excitement when you think about being under the warm sun whilelistening to the sound of the waves roll onto the beach. I try to make the mostout of my...

Planning for your vacation sets the stage for getting the most out of your vacation, even if your plan is to be as lazy as you can be. When my family vacations we tend to plan in two stages. The first stage is all about thinking ahead to: what will we need for the trip and what will we need when we

Love theocean? Then chances are good you love water sports. And no doubt you've doneall the usual - swimming, sailing, fishing, boating. Perhaps you've also tried somewhatmore daring sports, such as surfing, kayaking, and water skiing.But haveyou checked out the latest, hottest trends - jet skiing,

Beach days before having a baby meant complete relaxation. Entire beach vacations were spent catching up on some reading while kicked back in a beach chair without a worry in the world and maybe even a drink in your hand to top it off. With a new little one in tow, planning a vacation in general is