Corolla Recreation
Looking for something to do beyond the beach at Corolla? You won’t have trouble finding fun here. From a wild horse search to a kayak tour, from go-carts to 18 holes on the links, there are plenty of recreational opportunities available on the northern Outer Banks.
TW’s Tackle Shop
- Monteray Plaza, N.C. Highway 12, Corolla
- (252) 453-3339
TW’s is a well-respected Outer Banks tackle shop that’s been in business for 27 years. TW’s sells all the fishing gear, sportswear and bait you’ll need for the whole family to enjoy fishing in the sound or ocean. They have a large selection of lures, jigs, bottom rigs, nets, crabbing supplies and more, and they stock fresh bait like shrimp and mullet and lots of frozen baits. You can rent rods and reels here. Best of all, the folks at TW’s offer lots of free advice for everyone from the novice fisherman to the experienced angler. TW’s is also located in Kitty Hawk and Nags Head. See Shopping for more about the sportswear and home décor items sold here.
Wild Horse & 4WD Nature Tours
- Corolla, Corolla
There was a time when you could look out your rental cottage window and see a wild horses traveling in herds and maybe eating your grass, but, for the good of the horses, that is no longer so. The wild horses were relocated to the four-wheel-drive area north of Corolla, so you must have an off-road vehicle if you want to see them.
The easiest way to see the horses is to take a guided tour with an outfitter. The guides know exactly where to look for the horses, they know how to drive in the sand and they know a lot about the history of the area, making for a much more enlightening trip on your part.
If you do see the horses, keep at a respectful distance of at least 500 feet away. Look but do not touch or feed these wild animals. Bring binoculars or a camera with a zoom lens to get an up-close look without disturbing the horses. (See the Corolla wild horses section below.)
Wildlife Education Programs
- Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, Currituck Heritage Park, Corolla
- (252) 453-0221
Corolla’s Wildlife Resources staff offers great Wildlife Education programs all summer long. Most programs are free and teach participants about such topics as birding, sound ecology, ocean ecology, animal tracking, orienteering, sea turtles, fishing, decoy carving and much more. Programs are offered everyday and are about an hour long and are open to all ages. Check local newspapers and attractions listings for a schedule, or call the program coordinator at the number above to inquire. They can arrange for group programs and also offer teacher workshops. It’s best to sign up for the programs ahead of time to ensure you get a space.
