Outer Banks Posts - Corolla

just a little to the left....

We are two for two on video treats from our lead tour guide extraordinaire, Tree. This one's a beaut! Never let it be said that these horses are not intelligent and resourceful. 😏😁

Midweek pick-me-up: Pandora charms! 💎 Add a touch of coastal elegance to your look. Visit The Cotton Gin to find the perfect charm for your OBX memories.
Visit any Cotton Gin location open 7 days a week 10am-6pm. Conveniently located in Corolla, Duck and Nags Head:
📍Timbuck II Shopping Center, 789 Sunset Blvd, Corolla
📍1185 Duck Rd, Duck
📍5151 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head

🌌 Nature’s Light Show Over the Outer Banks ✨
Tuesday night, the Outer Banks skies put on one of nature’s most breathtaking displays — the Aurora Borealis! Shades of pink and green danced overhead, painting a rare and magical glow across our coastal horizon. 💫
This stunning phenomenon happens when energy from the sun interacts with Earth’s magnetic field. During a geomagnetic storm, charged particles from the sun collide with gases in our atmosphere, releasing light that illuminates the sky. These storms are caused by bursts of solar wind — sometimes from powerful coronal mass ejections (CMEs) — that reach Earth and energize our magnetosphere, creating those beautiful, colorful waves of light we call the Northern Lights.
Even though the aurora is typically seen much farther north, strong geomagnetic activity made it visible here in the Outer Banks — a truly rare and unforgettable sight! 🌠
📸 Captured right here along our coast

Oh boy, y'all, have we got a treat for you.

Our lead tour guide extraordinary, Tree, was out this morning doing some scouting and came across this parade of beauties sauntering through the street.

We are bumping up against the back end of the season but it is still thrilling to see them each and every time!

Did you notice the pair further up the road on the left hand side..

🎁 Kitty Hawk Kites and Kitty Hawk Surf Co. join Toys for Tots Campaign to bring joy this holiday season! Beginning this week, Toys for Tots collection boxes will be available in the following store locations across the Outer Banks and coastal North Carolina:
• Kitty Hawk Kites – Nags Head (Jockey’s Ridge Crossing)
• Kitty Hawk Kites – Duck
• Kitty Hawk Kites – Corolla (Monterey Plaza)
• Kitty Hawk Kites – Manteo
• Kitty Hawk Kites – Rodanthe
• Kitty Hawk Kites – Beaufort
• Kitty Hawk Kites – Hatteras
🎄Community members and store guests are invited to donate new, unwrapped toys to help ensure that every child experiences the joy of the holiday season. The collection period will run from NOW through the first week of December, with all donations going directly to families in need.

🎁 Kitty Hawk Kites and Kitty Hawk Surf Co. join Toys for Tots Campaign to bring joy this holiday season! Beginning this week, Toys for Tots collection boxes will be available in the following store locations across the Outer Banks and coastal North Carolina:
• Kitty Hawk Kites – Nags Head (Jockey’s Ridge Crossing)
• Kitty Hawk Kites – Duck
• Kitty Hawk Kites – Corolla (Monterey Plaza)
• Kitty Hawk Kites – Manteo
• Kitty Hawk Kites – Rodanthe
• Kitty Hawk Kites – Beaufort
• Kitty Hawk Kites – Hatteras
🎄Community members and store guests are invited to donate new, unwrapped toys to help ensure that every child experiences the joy of the holiday season. The collection period will run from NOW through the first week of December, with all donations going directly to families in need.

Now, THIS is VERY cool. The perfect opportunity to indulge in some local art while owning a keepsake worth countless memories--all while supporting one of the most dedicated organizations keeping watch over our wild horses.

One for you, one for a loved one.

Grab yours today before they are gone!

Now Booking for 2026! 🌴 Escape to "Low Key," a stunning oceanfront retreat in Pine Island, Corolla. With six bedrooms, inviting living spaces, and direct beach access, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, luxury, and laid-back coastal charm for an unforgettable Outer Banks getaway. 🌊
Book a Stay at “Low Key (E178)” 👇

Who, me??

Christopher G. snagged this awesomely unexpected shot and share the following about his tour with Tyler, "An amazing experience!!! We saw a lot of OBX horses in many places and were even lucky enough to see them on the beach!! Tyler was a great and informative guide and got us to the right places at the right times!! Thank you for a memorable
experience!!!" And thank you, Christopher, for allowing us to be part of your Outer Banks memories!

As we bump up against the final weeks of our unforgettable 2025 season, a quick reminder that our gift shop is open with a wide variety of ideas for your favorite people! #checkingyourlisttwice

For more information about our gift shop, available tour dates and times and a scad of other interesting information, pop onto our website: www.wildhorsetour.com

Patti S. recently toured with our tour guide extraordinaire, Zack, and shared this stunning photo that she captured. Sounds like she had a wonderful time and just might find herself back on one of our tours the next time she's on the Outer Banks. Thanks, Patti!

🌕 When the OBX sky gives us a Super Moon, we give you super stays! Next up in our “Moon” lineup — Blue Moon – C9261 in Carova Beach! 💙 Why you’ll love it:
🐎 Located just 3.5 miles up the beach (4x4 vehicle access only), this 5-bedroom retreat brings the adventure — and the views!
💦 Enjoy a private pool, gorgeous interior, and awesome outdoor amenities, plus beach gear to make your stay even easier.
📅 Book early and save 5% with the Early Bird Deal — details in the “Current Specials” section on their page.

This great shot comes from our tour guide extraordinaire, Cheryl "Shorty" Short during one of her tours yesterday.

She explains, "The stallion is doing what’s called "sneaking," which is usually to push the mare in a direction he wants her to go," be it for safety or isolation from another stallion, but Shorty and the tour were perplexed as to why he was leading her up the beach toward the water. The mare didn't seem to mind as she just sauntered along beside him.

New season, new flavors. Warm up at Whalehead Brewery with some new menu items perfect for fall: crispy wings, loaded nachos, and our new Maple Harvest Salad — romaine with toasted pumpkin seeds, Brussels sprouts, tri-color carrots, goat cheese, and maple Dijon dressing. Oh, and did we mention? $1 wings all day for Sunday football! Come try our new fall favorites! 🍁

The beautiful beaches and magnificent horses are only part of what makes our adventures so memorable--our drivers work hard to make it look effortless.

Here's just a few of our drivers enjoying what they do.