Category : Just for Kids
The 2nd Annual Fall Festival will be held at Wrangler Farms in Grandy this October. This year instead of holding the festival every weekend in October, it will be consolidated into one long festival weekend, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday October 9, 10, and 11. The event will be held from 10 AM to 4 PM each day.
The festival will have an autumn, rural heritage theme. There will be horse drawn hayrides to the pumpkin patch, pony rides, farm tours, games, food and educational talks on the Corolla Wild Horses (North Carolina’s State Horse), several of which were adopted by and reside at Wrangler Farms. Admission is free, but there is a fee for certain activities offered throughout the farm, such as the hayrides. Stop by the Currituck Outer Banks table and sign up for a chance to win a beach prize pack!
Great news for cyclists, and joggers and nature walkers! Pretty soon you’re going to have a terrific new bike trail in the Currituck Outer Banks to enjoy!
Thanks to a $500,000 state grant, Corolla residents will soon have a trail for walking, jogging and biking.
Currituck County officials announced Friday that the county has been awarded the grant by the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. The $500,000, combined with $500,000 in county funds, will help pay the $1 million cost of constructing a 10-foot wide, 1.2-mile paved trail in Corolla.
“We’re really excited about it,” said Holly White, senior planner in the Currituck Planning Department. “Right now there’s nothing there, so people are riding bikes and moms are pushing strollers along the side of the road.”
Once constructed, the path will stretch from Currituck Heritage Park to the Currituck Banks Coastal Reserve, White, who wrote the grant for the county, said. In addition, a small park will be built along the trail, she said.
More on this exciting story from the Daily Advance.
The Corolla trail will run parallel to NC 12, so if you bring your bike to the Outer Banks you can enjoy a leisurely ride along the most serenely beautiful areas of the OBX. You might spot a wild horse or two or other “natives” of Currituck. More news on this development as we get updates.
Have you been to Knotts Island lately? This beautiful area in the Currituck Outer Banks is home to Martin Vinyards, one of three wineries in the immediate area. If you have a taste for fruit wine or a delightful Viognier, this is the place to visit this summer.
The grounds of Martin Vineyards also provide for great seasonal fruit picking opportunities. Right now, peaches and apples are ready for harvest, but be sure to call ahead for availability. Families are welcome to pack a picnic lunch and tour the winery. Fruit may be picked by the basket. Look for seedless grapes to sample and enjoy around this time, too.
Depending on how you come, you may need to take the Currituck Sound ferry, so don’t forget to check the schedules. There is no charge to take the ferry to Knotts Island, and each ferry is equipped with restrooms and a climate controlled lounge so you can relax and enjoy the view of the sound as you’re carried across the water.
For more information on activities and events on Knotts Island, come to our beach online and discover that Currituck is more than you imagined!
The July 4th weekend promises lots of great entertainment in Currituck County as two stars in Country Music bring back-to-back days of outstanding music and performance to the local stage.
Jason Michael Carroll kicks off the weekend performances on July 3rd, taking the stage at the Weeping Radish in Jarvisburg. Carroll with his traditional country music sound and rich baritone voice, will be performing from 4:00 until 10:00 p.m.
The day promises to be a good old fashioned Fourth of July picnic with Weeping Radish beer and the restaurant’s award winning sausage cooked on an outdoor grill. Phone (252)-491-5205 or on line at www.weepingradish.com for more information.
The 17th annual July 4th Whalehead Club fireworks display just got even more spectacular as country music star Stephen Cochran, a decorated Marine veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, brings his unique sound and arrangements to Currituck County Heritage Park.
The holiday celebration will be held on the grounds of the fabled Whalehead Club in Corolla.
A celebration of all that is best in America, the day is filled with good food, games for the kids and something for every member of the family. Activities begin at 5:00 p.m. Stephen Cochran will take the stage at 7:30, with fireworks beginning at dusk.
Admission to the event is free, but donations will be accepted to benefit Thanks USA, a non-profit organization that provides post-secondary, need-based educational scholarships to children and spouses of active-duty U.S. military personnel.
For additional information on the Independence Day Celebration, call the Currituck Outer Banks Visitor’s Center at 242-453-9612, or visit ComeToOurBeach.com.
Dad’s special day is coming up, so why not treat him to a weekend in the Outer Banks for some fun and relaxation? The best part about a weekend spent along the beautiful North Carolina coastline is that you can do everything or nothing, and still enjoy yourself!
What’s there for Dad to do on Father’s Day? Whatever he wants!
The beach! Bury Dad in the sand at Carova Beach or challenge him to beach volleyball. Toss a Frisbee around and watch for wild horses playing in the surf.
Golf! Book a tee time for Dad at any of the area golf courses, or gift him with a new putter from the Currituck Club Golf Shop.
Eats! Take Dad to the Weeping Radish Brewery for a cold one, or over to Crabbie’s for a delicious crabcake sandwich.
Whatever you do, wherever you take Dad in the Outer Banks on Father’s Day, you’re certain to have a great time and make fond memories.
When one thinks of the Outer Banks as a potential vacation destination, the possibilities may seem endless. Between trips to the beach, landmarks like the Whalehead Club and the Currituck Lighthouse, and sightseeing for wild mustangs, one would expect a full itinerary. Yet, if the family is up for a bit of adventure, you may want to consider another activity that not only takes you to some of the most beautiful areas of the North Carolina shore, but is practically free. This summer, why not go “letterboxing”?
What is Letterboxing?
Letterboxing is an outdoor game of sorts – a treasure hunt that may involve deciphering clues and a bit of orienteering to reach the goal. The “treasure” in question is usually a box (most times plastic and water-tight) containing a rubber stamp, maybe some stickers or other small items for hunters to enjoy. The idea behind letterboxing is to find the box and enclosed stamp to imprint the design in a notebook. Hunters with personal rubber stamps acknowledge finding the “treasure” by stamping and signing a guestbook found in the box. The practice of letterboxing is similar to “geocaching” but does not necessarily require use of a GPS system to find boxes.
Who can go Letterboxing?
Letterboxing is a very family-friendly activity, a perfect way to spend a morning, especially when on vacation in the Outer Banks. You have the opportunity to come away with a unique souvenir of the area, and keeping a scrapbook of your stamps allows you to add pictures of the scenery to enhance the memories of your visit. Anybody with a yen for outdoor exploration and figuring out clues will enjoy this hobby.
Where to find Letterboxes
Enthusiasts may create and hide letterboxes in a variety of places: parks, attractions, beaches, and even urban areas. An Internet search for letterbox locations (Atlasquest and Letterboxing.org are two of the prime sites for collecting clues on whereabouts) will guide you to where you need to go.
In the Outer Banks area, for example, one may find special treasures on Knotts Island, in Coinjock near the famous Gravedigger attraction, and in Corolla, where several stamps celebrating the Wright Brothers’ flight and Outer Banks horses are waiting for new discoverers. If you want exact locations, however, you’ll have to try the aforementioned websites for clues.
The Rules of Letterboxing
Two things to know before you embark on a letterboxing adventure:
Be Discreet! Many boxes are hidden in high traffic area, especially in a region popular for tourists like the Outer Banks. It is advised when you find the box and collect your stamp, to return the box carefully and try not to attract too much attention. Boxes are sometimes at risk for being stolen and lost if not handled properly.
Secondly, have fun! Letterboxing provides a great opportunity to explore the beaches of Currituck and enjoy the companionship of fellow treasure hunters.
Okay, here’s a hint for you if you’re interested. Check out this list of available Outer Banks letterboxes. Happy hunting!
Kathryn Lively is a freelance writer specializing in articles on the Outer Banks.
Kilmarlic Golf Club
The 45th North Carolina Open will be held at Kilmarlic Golf Club in Powells Point on North Carolina’s beautiful Outer Banks June 2-4 2009. Professionals and amateurs from both North and South Carolina will participate in what most consider to be the premier event of the year. Kilmarlic maintains it’s tour-quality condition for this top-notch competition which has featured past champions such as, North Carolina golf great E. Harvie Ward and current Senior Tour Player Bob Boyd.
You can join the professionals and see how your game “stacks up” in a 1 day Pro-Am on Monday, June 1, 2009 or feel free to just come out and watch the field for what is sure to be the best competition this area has seen on one of the best golf courses on the Outer Banks.
For more information:
Kilmarlic Golf Club
252-491-4220
www.kilmarlicgolfclub.com
There is no question that we all love the Currituck Outer Banks. I have lived here for 6 years and my favorite times are usually in the spring and fall….the weather is perfect and there is still a lot to do. I figured I would find out when everyone else loves to come. Take the poll below and leave comments about why you love the area.
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