Corolla, NC

This is a 10 minute video showing our 2 mile drive from the recycling center to our house. Along the way we saw a heard of the Corolla Wild Horses that had found their way into our new Carova Beach Park. If you want to jump straight to the horses, it is at about 2:30 into the video.Sorry But I don't know how to edit it out yet.

My wife and I took a walk to Virginia. It's so funny how we can walk into VA so much faster than we can drive into it. When we came back down the beach into NC it was starting to get dark. I don't know for sure what it is, but up here I enjoy the sun sets on the dune line much more than the sun rises on the shore line. I think it's because we have stretches of dune line where all you see is dune. On much of the paved section on the Outer Banks when you look west from the beach all you see is houses, hotels, & restaurants.

Take a look at some of these shots and tell me how you can not fall in love with Carova.

I apologize for the quality, but all I had on me was my cell phone.

While the exterior simply looks like a box, just add a ribbon. A fabulous surprise is inside!

6 bedrooms, 5 full baths Built in 1998 2943 Heated Square Feet $519,000

This 6 bedroom home with 5 full baths built in 1998 offers 2943 heated square feet of living space. A reverse floor plan with living, dining, kitchen and bedroom on the top has a screened porch and deck with hot tub over looking the pool. The ground floor has a master bath with private exit to pool, and a great game and TV area also exiting to the pool. This home offers many features and benefits for you.

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I know that the year is 3/4 over but there are still many good events that go on here in the fall and winter months that people may not know about.

Currituck Heritage Park, Corolla NC

Currituck Heritage Park Winter Educational Series

Presentation on Tiffany Glass by Gary Baker. Location: The Whalehead Club

Tuesday, January 13 at 11:00am

Gary Baker, former Curator of Glass at the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk, VA, will present a program on Louis Comfort Tiffany. Tiffany, unlike his jewelry-making family, became known throughout the world for his innovative and artistic glass-making. Tiffany’s contribution to the Art Nouveau movement will be highlighted through the beautiful examples of his glass-work in the Whalehead Club. In addition, Mr Baker will help identify pieces of your personal glass & silver collections. Feel free to bring along some of your favorite pieces for him to look at. Lunch will be served. Call 252-453-9040 for reservations.

Currituck Heritage Park Winter Educational Series

Tuesday, February 10 at 11:00am

Come having read (http://www.currituckbeachlight.com/toilluminate.php) “To Illuminate the Dark Space”, oral histories of the Keepers of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse. Tour the Keepers’ house, and listen to Sylvia Payne, who through the generosity of the NC Humanities Council, will present a 45 minute program on preserving family oral histories. Lunch will be served. Call 252-453-8152 for reservations.

Corolla Island Epicurean Evening at Pine Island Hunt Club

Saturday, March 7 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

An intimate evening inside the private working hunt club at Pine Island.

Experience the sporting heritage of Currituck County with a traditional five-course hunt club dinner reminiscent of the 1920s waterfowl hunting era. Auction of rare and unique treasures as a fundraiser for the ongoing preservation of the Whalehead Club. Call 252-453-9040 ext. 3 for more details.

Friday, April 10 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join the Easter Bunny & the Currituck Duck for the Easter Egg-stravaganza with an Egg Hunt (bring your own basket); Animal Petting Zoo; Balloon Art; Face Painting; Egg & Spoon Races; Bean Bag Toss; Jellybean Counting Contest; Rock Climbing Wall; Bake Sale, Snow Cones & Popcorn; and much more. Fabulous Prizes! Admission & Parking are free.

Watch and learn how to fly all kinds of kites by Flying Smiles Kites. Children enjoy making paper kites to keep or bring your own to play with. Treat Mom and the whole family to a fun day in the park harnessing the power of Mother Nature and capturing the imagination! Look for us near the Sound.

Admission & Parking are free.

8th Annual “Under the Oaks” Arts Festival

Wednesday & Thursday, June 24 & 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. / 5 p.m.

Enjoy this annual outdoor art show on the grounds of Currituck Heritage Park with over 100 quality artists showcasing a wide variety of media, musical entertainment, food concessions, and children's activities. Admission is free - $5 parking donation requested.

Every Tuesday morning in July and August at 9 a.m.

Explore the history of magic and learn a few tricks to show off to your friends! $15 per child aged 5 and over opens you to the mystery of illusion by world traveled magician, Clive Allen. Tantalize your imagination and become your own performer with tricks to take home. Meet at the Picnic Shelter.

July, August and September from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Come and celebrate the interesting world of wines! All wine connoisseurs and novices are welcome! Enjoy a Wednesday afternoon of wine tasting and entertainment under the tents on the north lawn of Currituck Heritage Park. With your $20 admission adults can sample wines from North Carolina and the world; keep your souvenir glass; take a complimentary tour of the Whalehead Club; listen to popular local musical artists perform on the stage; sample food from local vendors. Children and leashed pets are welcome. Admission to taste the wines is $20 - parking free.

The 17^th Annual Independence Day Festival of Fireworks

Saturday, July 4 starting in the afternoon

Food, fun, and entertainment for the entire family at Currituck Heritage Park.

Fireworks will begin at dusk overlooking the Currituck Sound. Bring blankets or beach chairs and enjoy the best fireworks display on the Outer Banks! Admission is free.

Every Thursday evening in July and August from 6:30 p.m. to sunset

Relax on the south lawn at Currituck Heritage Park and enjoy the musical talents of local musicians. On the historic Whalehead Club front porch, a variety of music from past to present to please all ages will be performed.; including jazz, blues, folk, and classic rock. Bring a beach chair or blanket and watch the sun set over the Currituck Sound while supporting the musical arts! Snack concessions will be available. Pets on leash welcome. Admission & parking are free.

Friday, October 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (rain date October 31^st)

Come and join us for a ghoulishly good time in Currituck Heritage Park! Jump on board the Haunted Hayride through Historic Corolla Village and listen to ghostly stories of yesteryear! Then, if you dare, walk the spooky park grounds and be prepared to be scared…

Currituck Heritage Park Winter Educational Series

Tuesday, November 10 at 11:00 a.m.

Seminar details to follow. Light Lunch will be served.

Black Friday Porch Sale

Friday, November 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Do you have a holiday gift list of family and friends who are hard to buy for as they have everything? The Black Friday Porch Sale is the one day you can achieve it all! Select unique gifts for everyone with the message of preserving the heritage of the Outer Banks on sale for up to 50% off. The Whalehead Club's Copper Collection is discounted only once a year - and this is it! Enjoy music, apple cider and home-baked treats while you shop. Plus you can be the first to see this holiday season's decorations in the Whalehead Club inspired by Mr. Knight's etchings from the 1920's. Come away feeling festive not frazzled this Black Friday!

Currituck Heritage Park Winter Educational Series

Tuesday, December 8 at 11:00 a.m.

Seminar details to follow. Light Lunch will be served.

3rd Annual Park Illumination Celebration & Holiday Tour

Saturday, December 12 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

See the giant cedar tree in Currituck Heritage Park and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse simultaneously illuminated. Gather on the north lawn to enjoy free hot chocolate and sing carols. Before and after the lighting ceremony, the Whalehead Club will open for holiday tours to show off the decorations inspired by the 1920s etchings of Edward Collings Knight, Jr.