Outer Banks Blue Blog

"It's hoi toide on the saind soide."That may look and sound strange, but its meaning is simple:"It's high tide on the sound side." What's more, it's a common expression in North Carolina's "DownEast" region, which includes parts of the picturesque Outer Banks villagesof Ocracoke and Wanchese.Here

Did you know that more than 2,000 ships have wrecked off theOuter Banks? No wonder this storied coastline is known as the "Graveyardof the Atlantic."The earliest known shipwreck occurred way back in 1526. Thelatest occurred in 2012 in the midst of Hurricane Sandy. Throughout the intervening

Corolla, North Carolina is just one of the beautiful "towns"on this beautiful sandbar we call the Outer Banks. There's so much to say abouteach part of the popular vacation destination that I couldn't possibly fit everythingabout every area in one list. Not to mention, each town has its own

The Outer Banks has been a popular vacation destination foryears. The obvious keepsakes from a beach vacation are pictures of the sunrise,some pretty seashells or sea glass, or the ever-popular Outer Banks t-shirt.But if you're looking for something a bit different to seek out as a souvenir,

Now when you think of food on the Outer Banks your typical thoughts are usually seafood, burgers, surf and turf, but rarely will pizza come to mind. This is quite a mistake in my opinion. The Outer Banks may not be known for pizza since it is typically associated with New York and Chicago, but the

Who has the best seafood on the Outer Banks? This is aquestion we hear often as a local. To some a specific place might immediatelypop into their head, but when you take a moment to think about it this reallyis almost an impossible question to answer. After all, this is the Outer Banksand we are

The Outer Banks is in no shortage of amazing restaurants andmeal options, including desserts. Whether you're looking for just something tograb and go or make it a family outing, you're sure to find something tosatisfy everyone in your group's sweet tooth with one of these sweet treats.Duck

Each year thousands of special visitors flock to the OuterBanks. Arriving by air, these VIP travelers cluster around sounds, bays, ponds,pools, and open ocean. Like so many other "tourists," they love thosebeautiful OBX waters!We're talking about wildfowl, of course - the countlessducks, geese, and

There are so many restaurants to choose from on the OuterBanks but some of the best come with spectacular views of the ocean or soundfrom sunrise to sunset. Here are our top 10 favorite restaurants to go to enjoythe view and a delicious meal!StripersLocated only five minutes over the Washington Baum...

Ready for an up-close-and-personal look at the NCOuter Banks? Try kayaking. This hugely popular watersport lets you and yourfamily paddle across calm, shimmering sounds; over grass-fringed salty marshes;and through secluded nature preserves teeming with coastal wildlife. It's aneye-opening,