Ocracoke Island's Rich History
By Jenny Scarborough
A common question from first-time visitors is, “How do you pronounce the name of this place?” It seems people have been asking that for years. The earliest record of the island’s name, on a map made by English explorer John White in 1585, designates the inlet as “Wokokon.” Subsequent spellings... Read More
The Vacation Rental Scene
The Outer Banks of North Carolina is a treasured vacation place. In years back, there were lots of Mom and Pop — and some larger — motels here that were the annual destinations of many a vacationer. But many of these jewels have been torn down over the past couple of decades to make way for more vacation cottages.... Read More
Outer Banks Organic Farms
SEEDS TO SOCIETY:
Conversations with Organic Farmers in Eastern North Carolina
Somerset Farm: Old-Style for the Future
Garlic, beets, turnips, sweet bell peppers, tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, squash, watermelons, cucumbers, daikon, radishes, kale, and sweet potatoes. That doesn’t even cover all the beautiful... Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Outer Banks Fishing
For some fish, the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries limits the size and amount you can harvest. Local tackle shops have all the information you need about bag and size limits, or you can see the limits online at http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/mf/recreationalfishing. For example, a flounder must be at least 15 inches... Read More
Dining on the Outer Banks
When visitors here ask about the best Outer Banks restaurants, locals may hesitate.
Don't worry. It has nothing to do with the food served here. It's because their brain immediately floods with countless Outer Banks restaurant choices, from casual cooking to creative cuisine.
While each town on the Outer Banks has... Read More
