It's that time of year again. Here are some OBX Halloween happenings: "Haunted Albemarle"Past local residents of Elizabeth City, aka Jr. Docents as costumed interpreters, tell their stories. Hear from Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, a Civil War soldier, an Albemarle suffragette, Nell Cropsy, a past North Carolina governor, and other notorious Albemarle residents. Take a map and explore the cemetery on your own afterwards. For more information please call 252-335-1453. Trick or Treat Under The SeaNorth Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Ghosts and strange aquatic creatures will greet children … (0 comments)
currituck: One of North Carolina's Best Kept Secrets
- 07/13/09 06:18 AM
One of North Carolina's Best Kept Secrets Every Year, visitors to the Outer Banks are learning about one of the OBX's best kept secrets, Currituck County. Currituck County was established in 1688 among the original colonies, and was one of the first settled areas in the new world. This county is one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina. Some attractions to this area are unspoiled beaches, a great collection of history, wild horses, great outdoor activities and gorgeous weather. Currituck is an area that has something for everyone, especially the nature lover, and it is just a short … (0 comments)
currituck: Larger Herd for Outer Banks Wild Horses?
- 09/23/08 01:27 AM
Wild horses are a rare sight in today's day and age. The northern tip of the Outer Banks is fortunate to provide a home to 60 wild Spanish mustangs. The horses roam freely in a 12,000 acre area on the northern beaches of Corolla (Carova Beach), just south of the Virginia border. The horses are thought to be descendents of mustangs brought to the New World by Spanish explorers. It is believed that the horses were stranded here or swam ashore during ship wrecks. The Outer Banks wild mustangs are a major piece of Outer Banks history, culture, and economy. The … (0 comments)
Halloween on the Outer Banks - 2009 Activities
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