The Northern OBX Podcast

Step inside the timeless elegance of Whalehead this holiday season. In Episode 19 of The Northern OBX Podcast, Samantha Payne, Visitor Relations and Group Tours Manager, shares the fascinating history of this iconic Corolla landmark and the magic of its holiday tours. Discover how Whalehead celebrates the season with festive décor, cherished traditions, and special events, bringing holiday spirit to The Northern Outer Banks. For more stories on The Northern Outer Banks check out our Stories P...

In Episode 18 of The Northern OBX Podcast, we meet the dedicated volunteers of the Network for Endangered Sea Turtles (NEST). Discover how this remarkable organization works to protect sea turtles along our coastline, from safeguarding nests to helping injured turtles. Learn why their conservation efforts matter and how visitors and residents can help ensure these incredible creatures continue to thrive for generations to come. For more stories on The Northern Outer Banks check out our Storie...

In Episode 17 of The Northern OBX Podcast, we step inside The Island Bookstore, a beloved independent bookstore tucked into Historic Corolla Village. Part of the Outer Banks community for decades, the Corolla location sits on the site of the village’s former general store, with its two-story design paying tribute to the character and history of old Corolla. More than a bookstore, it has become part of the beach experience. Visitors wander its shelves searching for local history, children’s fa...

In Episode 16 of The Northern OBX Podcast, we explore one of the most remarkable natural treasures in Corolla—the Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Audubon Sanctuary at Pine Island. Join Center Director Robbie Fearn as he shares Audubon's mission to conserve and restore the ecosystems that support birds, wildlife, and the delicate habitats of the Northern Outer Banks. Spanning more than 2,600 acres of protected maritime forest, marshes, beaches, and soundside wetlands, Pine Island offers peaceful nature t...

Surfing has been woven into the fabric of the Northern Outer Banks for generations, and few places have done more to share that passion than Corolla Surf Shop. In Episode 15 of The Northern OBX Podcast, we dive into the story behind one of Corolla's most beloved local businesses, serving visitors and locals alike since 1996. From introducing first-time surfers to the thrill of catching their first wave to providing surfboard, paddleboard, skimboard, bodyboard, wetsuit, and bike rentals, Corol...