Ocracoke Articles

Outer Banks Schools

By Beth P. Storie
Outer Banks schools are in three counties: Currituck, Dare and Hyde. Currituck County schools service the far northern Outer Banks (Corolla) and Currituck mainland and include Currituck County High School and J. P. Knapp Early College High School as well as Currituck County Middle School and seven elementary schools.... Read More

Things You Need to Know

By Beth P. Storie
You're here and you're happy-go-lucky, but while you're out on the Outer Banks having fun, keep these few things in mind to ensure that you have a relaxed and safe vacation. Outer Banks Driving Tips With only three main roads to keep track of and water always within sight to help you get your bearings, it's... Read More

Outer Banks Attractions

By Beth P. Storie
Now is the time to get out into the nature. Nature envelops every aspect of an Outer Banks visit. You're on islands, after all, surrounded by ocean, sound, sand, marsh and endless sky. You're in an environment with maritime forests containing some of the widest variety of flora and fauna found anywhere; with wildlife... Read More

It's All About Outer Banks Nature

By Beth P. Storie
Let's go outside! After all, with an area known for its natural beauty, why wouldn't you want to be outside taking full advantage of every recreational activity you could think of? Each town on the Outer Banks offers its own outdoor fun, and you'll find out everything you need to know to take full advantage of it all... Read More

Shopping on the Outer Banks

By Beth P. Storie
We all know the national pastime isn't really baseball, right? It's shopping, with a capital S. It's the thrill of the hunt. It's bringing the bounty home. It's landing a bargain. It's indulgence ... and it's just plain fun. Outer Banks shopping is right up there with the best of areas. In fact, we even laugh that... Read More