Outer Banks Blue Blog

It is mid-May which means only one thing for a lot of folks - Strawberry Picking time!The endless winter of 2014 made for a slow start to the season, but things are in full swing now as all of the local spots are open and the fields are full of folks getting their fill of the tasty

This Wednesday morning brought good news for Outer Banks commuters as the west bound lanes of the Wright Memorial Bridge was re-opened to traffic this morning just in time for the morning commute!Photo Courtesy of Sam Walker (Outer Banks Voice)The west bound lanes of the Wright Memorial Bridge have

When you're traveling with kids of any age, you know it's critical to pack everything possible to make their experience a real treat. However, even though you'll drive to the Outer Banks, it may not be feasible to bring all they want to your vacation destination.When booking your family-friendly

Vacation rentals are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to traditional hotels according to a TripAdvisor survey.  February 18th the latest survey from TripAdvisor showed that more than half of travelers intend to book a private home in 2014.After polling about 1,100 respondents in

Coastal Living Magazine readers named the Currituck Outer Banks area of Corova as their favorite beach over famous resorts including locations in Florida, South Carolina, Hawaii, Texas and California!

Bridge Construction Progressing over WinterThe temperatures have fallen dramatically on the Outer Banks over the last few weeks, but construction activity on the Westbound span of the Wright Memorial Bridge continues to work at a heated pace.The westbound span of the Wright Memorial bridge was

It may be winter, but in the Outer Banks, the competition is about to heat up...Are you a fan of the National Geographic Channel hit series, Wicked Tuna?  Love the Outer Banks?  The two are about to come together in a new National Geographic Channel series, Wicked Tuna:

When you cross the state line headed to your vacation home, there are a lot of things to look at and absorb.  Are you already contemplating your next visit?  As you return home from the Outer Banks, what is the last thing you look at and remember all year while you wait to return? I

It was announced this week that access to and from the Outer Banks will be more difficult this winter.The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced in a press release this week one of the two bridges that serves as the main connection to the Outer Banks will be closed for a period of 8

There is just something about summer time...flowers blossom, kids are finished with school work, routines change, gardens grow, families spend more time outdoors, cook outs, baseball games, pool parties...what I am missing? Oh yeah...THE BEACH! Check out the perfect day to be on the