The Outer Banks, NC, is a series of island cities famous for many reasons.  People flock there to relax on the clean beaches, to visit beautiful lighthouses, to see where the Wright brothers first took flight and everything else imaginable.  You can even drive on the beach alongside wild horses!

My family decided to get away to a nice relaxing location that was not too far to drive.  A great compromise in distance from my home in Charleston, SC, and my siblings in Ohio was the OBX (the nickname given by famous bumper stickers seen nationwide).  Knowing a hotel room for a week would be expensive, especially when accommodating thirteen people, left us seeking other options.

Corolla, NC, had a hidden gem.  It was a very large beach house, which more than suited our needs for a very fair price.  We were a two minute walk from the beach and had a pool to wash away the salt water after catching waves in the Atlantic.  This was more than a place to rest our heads, it was the central headquarter for all our vacation needs.

A short drive took us to a gorgeous lighthouse.  We were invited to climb to the top and see all the people who were now ants.  The historic feel coupled with the amazing weather left everyone speechless as we soaked it all in for that brief moment.

The speechlessness didn’t last long as we were off to see the horses.  Route 12 actually merged right onto the beach.  This is no ordinary beach, though. This beach is home to the famous Spanish Mustangs, a herd of wild horses who spend their days roaming the beaches and all the sand dunes.  Even the horses know where to go for majestic views and an amazing time!