Currituck County will get 719 acres in Carova and US Fish & Wildlife will get 383 acres on Knotts Island as the county and federal government trade land. According to Dee Langston writing for the Outer Banks Voice, the deal will add a much needed swath of land to Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge and… Continue reading land swap good for corolla’s wild horses?
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24 great reasons we love the obx
Living here, we already have a lot of reasons to love the Outer Banks, but even we were impressed with this list and gorgeous photos from the good folks over at Twiddy & Company! “That cool summer breeze. The surprise visitors. The local-catch seafood. The tight-knit community. These are just a few of the reasons why… Continue reading 24 great reasons we love the obx
fate of the corolla horses stalled in washington
For those of us that love the Outer Banks, it’s impossible to imagine Corolla without the wild horses. But the horses could disappear if the northern banks’ dwindling herd doesn’t get an influx of new blood into its gene pool. A plan by the Corolla Wild Horse Fund to mingle the northern herd with a southern… Continue reading fate of the corolla horses stalled in washington
single stallion seeks lady friend(s)
If you love the OBX and Corolla in particular, then you’ve probably heard about Gus. We love his story and couldn’t resist posting this great update we found over on the Currituck County Visitor’s Center’s site, www.visitcurrituck.com. “Meet Gus. This hot young stallion just moved to OBX from Cedar Island. He likes long walks on the… Continue reading single stallion seeks lady friend(s)
mustang music’s back to school bash on august 17th!
As the Mustang Music Festivals have grown, Mike Dianna, the founder and guiding force behind the twice a year events, has wanted to do more to give back to the community. He has always donated a portion of the proceeds to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund and now, with the Mustang Outreach Program, his belief that the… Continue reading mustang music’s back to school bash on august 17th!
the story behind the mustang music festival
Mike Dianna’s Mustang Music Festival has become the place to be on the Outer Banks. The fall festival is two days of amazing music and family entertainment over Columbus Day Weekend. The Spring Fling kicks off the winter blues in spectacular fashion with a day of music from local and national musicians. But there is… Continue reading the story behind the mustang music festival
this year’s mustang music festival ups the ante
For four years Mike Dianna has been bringing some of the best sounds around to the Mustang Music Festival, and this year it looks like he’s taking the October event to a new level. Here is some great info about the fall festival and their surprising new venue, (the Whalehead Club!), the outstanding lineup of musicians… Continue reading this year’s mustang music festival ups the ante
crippled colt saved by corolla wild horse fund
The Corolla Wild Horse Fund has done an amazing job of managing the last free roaming herd of Spanish Mustangs on the eastern seaboard. The story of Vivo, reported in the Brindley Beach Blog, is typical of the efforts the organization uses to preserve the herd. “When Vivo was born, folks from the Corolla Wild Horse… Continue reading crippled colt saved by corolla wild horse fund