We accidentally stopped by the Beach Road Grill in Nags Head at Mile Post 10.5 on the Virginia Dare Trail. We were glad the other place we intended to visit was closed. The food was great. Fresh cut french fries and great sandwiches were on tap. Friendly service and great local atmosphere. We recommend the Beach Road Grill. Meet Jan and Jane, twin sisters and owners!

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Here are some pictures of a seagull that was rescued Josie of Outer Banks SPCA (Dare County Animal Shelter). It was found on the beach with a fishing lure stuck in its side with fishing line hrough its beak. If you find an injured in Dare County call 252.475.5620. They can also direct you to the correct number for different areas of the Outer Banks.

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Also called Corolla Lighthouse it began operation December 1, 1875 the beacon of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse filled the gap on the North Carolina coast between the Cape Henry light to the north and Bodie Island to the south. Its exterior uses a thousands of bricks. The Corolla light stands 158 feet high and flashes every 20 seconds.

The lighthouse was automated in 1939. Today it makes a great tourist stop. With quaint beachy shops, some of the best BBQ and baked beans in North Carolina and a wild horses of Corolla Museum.

Call it a rip tide, rip current or undertow you should watch this quick video with your family.

Corolla Light House Wild Horse Museum

Just a friendly reminder if you are making reservations at the Outer Banks. When you look online at properties for rent remember the fees that you don’t see. For example, we are traveling with 2 small dogs and decided to stay at a Stan White rental property. There is a $150 per pet fee. That means $300 extra on our bill. Next is the travelers insurance at $95, optional. This protects you against bad weather like hurricanes, mandatory evacuations, illness cancellation etc. Usually a good idea. Then there is the deposit. In the case of Stan White Realty you have two options. First, you can give them $500 and you get it back 45 days after your trip is over. The other option is to just give up $69. Next is your credit card fee of $30. If you use your check routing and account number rather than a credit or debit card you can negate this fee. Next is your $135 administration fee. I suppose that goes to the person that answers the phone because when you are all said and done you’ve spent an hour or two on the phone checking your bank balance and making decisions with your spouse as you see the price climb. Don’t forget the taxes either. It is a whopping 12.75%!

To sum it up just look at the price on the property you want to rent and add about 80% more. Double it and add $100 if you do have pets. Our $1,100 13 night stay ends up being $2,336.65.

Two great locations. Millers Waterfront Restaurant – Often referred to as Sunset Central, Millers Waterfront Restaurant is located on the beautiful Roanoke Sound which is home to some of the worlds most spectacular sunsets. If your idea of a great dinner is fresh seafood or if you happen to be a land lover, our varied menu is sure to please.

Millers Seafood & Steak House – 1520 S Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC? has a great menu with a good variety!

With two locations on the Outer Banks, Millers Restaurants is now celebrating over 25 years! Established by Eddie and Lou Miller in 1978, the tradition of great local seafood and southern hospitality is being carried on by the next Miller generation.

YouTube – Corolla Wild Horses OBX.

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