The Corolla wild horses are a slowly diminishing herd, but steps are being taken to replenish this beautiful, living piece of Outer Banks history. We love this piece by Kate Quine, writing for Our State Magazine and sponsored by Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, that teaches us a little bit more about Carova’s most famous residents. “As… Continue reading protecting the wild horses of corolla
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land swap good for corolla’s wild horses?
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?
could gus be the key to the wild horses’ survival?
The wild horses of Corolla are always a hot topic on the OBX, and this latest development on their conservation warms our hearts! NewsChannel 3 in Hampton Roads reports that a lucky stallion named Gus may hold the key to keeping the herd from extinction. “The genetically-diverse wild stallion from Cedar Island, some 250 miles away, was released into the Corolla… Continue reading could gus be the key to the wild horses’ survival?
corolla’s wild horses: curiosity and controversy
Here’s an interesting article about the Corolla wild horses that appears on Green Global Travel, an ecotourism, nature / wildlife conservation and cultural preservation magazine. “When we first began planning our visit to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, I had no idea that there was any controversy about the wild horses. But when I received the following… Continue reading corolla’s wild horses: curiosity and controversy
she’s back! becky kessler at the mustang music festival
SO many great bands are lined up for this weekend’s Mustang Music Festival to benefit the Corolla Wild Horse Fund! Great local musicians like Sean Olds and the Church of the Eternal and Big Daddy Love will share the two stages with great regional and national acts like George Porter Jr. and the Runnin’ Pardners… Continue reading she’s back! becky kessler at the mustang music festival
mustang music festival october 11&12 ~ prepare to rock
This will be the third year for the Mustang Music Festival on the Outer Banks. Mikey Dianna has consistently BROUGHT all of the things a good festival needs: good fun, great food, and excellent music. Each year the line-up of bands is the perfect mix of local and regional favorites, and that band you’ve never… Continue reading mustang music festival october 11&12 ~ prepare to rock