Corolla

July 9, 2015

New Mobile Website to Help Visitors Find Waterfront Access Areas

N.C. Division of Coastal Management has introduced a new mobile-friendly website to help visitors find public beach and waterfront access areas. The launching of the website will help make it easier for visitors and locals alike to find a waterfront access that fits their needs. The website …

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June 24, 2015

Corolla, The Perfect Vacation Destination

Sunset over the Currituck Sound 

 

Corolla (pronounced: "Kuh-RAH-Luh") is a unique beach getaway that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Currituck Sound. It’s rare treat to stay in a town where you can experience the sun rise over the Ocean and then set over the Sound on the same day.

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April 22, 2015

Ten Things to Do During Your Vacation in the Outer Banks

1.    Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Located in Nags Head, Jockey’s Ridge is a 426-acre park that has the largest natural living sand dune on the East Coast. Jockey’s Ridge State Park is great for the kids and the whole family. The views from the dunes …

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March 19, 2015

Chip’s Wine & Beer Owners are Expanding to Duck and Corolla

Laura and Phil Wayland, the owners of Chip’s Wine & Beer Market and Outer Banks Olive Oil Co., are expanding with two new business ventures on the Outer Banks this spring. The success of the Kill Devil Hills location at Mile Post 6 Plaza has inspired Laura and Phil to …

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March 2, 2015

Graveyard of the Atlantic Dispensed Another Victim off Corolla

Remains of a long-ago victim of the Graveyard of the Atlantic have been discovered on the beach off Corolla after this week’s rough surf. The wreck is near the Albacore Street off-road vehicle ramp and has stayed mainly buried under the duneline, but longtime residents say it’s the most …

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Posted in Corolla, Surfing
Dec. 12, 2014

Lifeguard service for Corolla in new hands for next four years!

Currituck County commissioners voted last week to make a change in lifeguard services on the beaches of Corolla and have decided to switch providers for the first time since the service started almost a quarter-century ago.

 

Lighthouse Resort Services Inc. was awarded a four-year contract …

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Posted in Corolla, Surfing
Dec. 12, 2014

Juvenile Humpback Whale Found washed up in the Outer Banks!

 

A decomposed juvenile humpback whale washed up off Corolla on Friday, and was swept away by the nor’easter, and returned Monday five miles to the south in Duck.

The Outer Banks Marine Mammal Stranding Network received a phone call Friday about a large dead whale …

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Posted in Corolla, Duck
Dec. 3, 2014

Celebrate The Spirit Of the Holidays At the Candlelit Tour!

 

Whalehead Christmas Trees.jpg

 Take a Candlelit Tour of Walehead this holiday season!

 Come celebrate the spirit of the holiday at the Candlelit Tour! This years' theme is "Dinner at Eight", exhibits traditional holiday foods, decorations, customs, regional fare and the actual guests who visited the Knight's home …

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