Blogging the Beach

I have spent weekends in the Outer Banks before, and my recommendation is to visit in the off-peak: late spring or — preferably, even — early fall. The water stays warm through September, and you’ll get sunny, temperate days through much of October, when the summer crowds have long since evaporated.

Still, the beach is sprawling enough to give vacationers enough elbow room during the peak season, even if the roads and bike paths get crowded. And even in close quarters, the people are friendly. Everyone’s on vacation, so no one’s in a rush. Faster bikers will shout “good morning!” as they whiz past you.

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The Outer Banks, in particular Duck, Corolla, and Currituck, were the focus of a travel article featured in the Houston Chronicle. It’s no surprise that we receive praise from all corners of the country - every year we welcome visitors from all over the world. Some pass through on their way up or down the Atlantic Coast, while others stick around for a lengthy, relaxing vacation in a spacious beach rental. Wherever you hail from, however long you stay, you are always welcome here!

If you are in the Outer Banks this week, we hope you’ll come out to support the Currituck Fraternal Order of Police in tomorrow’s Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. On August 18, starting at noon, members of Police Lodge 89 will take to the shore at the North Beach Ramp. Several athletes from the Special Olympics will also participate in the event, which preserves the flame for the next event. Donations to benefit the Special Olympics will be collected.

If you are unable to join us, you can still support our Lodge and this great organization. Make checks payable to SONC (Special Olympics of North Carolina) and send to:

Currituck Fraternal Order of Police
PO Box 237
Barco, NC 27917

Everybody in the Outer Banks knows the Whalehead Club is one of the most popular, and most beautiful attractions in the area. Whether you’re down for the summer or enjoying a winter weekend on the shore, there’s always something fun to do and see on the grounds of this historic home, once a vacation destination for the well-to-do. It is truly one of our great treasures, and depending on one’s view of the world, it contains more.

The Daily Advance has reported that excavations on the property have revealed the Whalehead’s original foundation. This is an exciting time in Outer Banks history, as it gives us the opportunity to learn more about Currituck’s history and the people who lived and played here in the early part of the twentieth century. Here’s hoping we’ll find more buried gems.