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Not the Usual Tourist Activities on the NC Outer Banks

You’ve seen all the famous attractions: lighthouses, beaches, botanical gardens, etc. Now it’s time to head off the beaten path and explore hidden Outer Banks havens where tourists are scarce but natural beauty abounds. You may find that these uncrowded spots are the most memorable activities of them all! READ MORE

Great Stay – Memory Monday 5/9/2022

It is Monday, and so it is time for another Memory Monday photo submission. This one involves a great stay in Duck, and so we are happy to share it with you. READ MORE

Lots of Memories this Monday – Memory Monday 5/2/2022

Welcome to May! April just zoomed by, and before we know it summer will be here. We hope you have an Outer Banks vacation in your plans this year. Lots of Memories await! READ MORE

Spring Guide to the NC Outer Banks

While winter has its virtues, those of us who prefer tank tops to sweaters crave warm temps. If you’re counting the days until spring, here’s something for you to look forward to. READ MORE

On A Mission – Memory Monday 4/25/2022

Good Monday morning! It is another glorious day here on the Outer Banks. Fresh off of our first 80 degree day of the year we are on a mission this week with our Memory Monday post. We want to make today a great day! READ MORE

3 Days, Great Stay – Memory Monday 4/11/2022

Greetings from the beach. Spring is definitely in full bloom on the outer banks. Days are getting longer. We are expecting temperatures near 80 degrees this week. Daffodils are sprouting everywhere, and the beach is calling. This week we have a memory Monday entitled 3 days, great stay. READ MORE

5 Pic Monday – Memory Monday 3/14/2022

Greetings from the Outer Banks again on this beautiful Monday. After an extra hour of sunshine yesterday we are giving you an extra on Memory Monday. We call this 5 Pic Monday because we have a lot of pictures in our vault and we want to put a bunch out for you today. READ MORE

Soundside Fun – Memory Monday 3/7/2022

Greetings from a tropical feeling Outer Banks! We are being greeted today on this Monday by temperatures in the 70’s and we have bright sunshine. It feels like Spring has arrived a couple of weeks early. This week’s Memory Monday photo submission reminds us of spring as we call this edition Soundside fun. READ MORE

First Trip – Memory Monday 2/28/2022

Greetings from the Outer Banks on this last Monday of February. We hope this finds you well, and everyone looking forward to your first trip to the Outer Banks for 2022 to come very soon. READ MORE

Rainy Day Fun in the Outer Banks

The Outer Banks is famous for blue skies and bright golden sun. Yet, every once in a while, storm clouds do gather, and rain comes pouring down. When that happens, don’t worry. You and your family can still have a blast with kid-pleasing indoor activities. In fact, the occasional rainy day gives you a great chance to see the OBX from a fresh new angle. Check out rainy day options like these, all child-safe and family-approved. READ MORE

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