As usual, I am leaving a video for you to enjoy. Please leave comments - you can tell me how much you miss me!
Wild horses once roamed the Northern coast of North Carolina - what is known as the Outer Banks. They are called "Banker" horses. The horses have been part of the Outer Banks history, legacy and mystique for hundreds of years...perhaps as early as the early 1500's. It is thought they are descendants of the Spanish Mustangs brought by Spanish explorers as many as 500 years ago.
The horses no long roam free. As the population grew in this area many horses fell victim to vehicular traffic and even worse, killed by criminal hands. At this time the horses are protected by the Corolla Wild Horse Fund and are ranged and given relative freedom at the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge.
Read more about the "Banker" ponies HERE.
A few miles south of the refuge site the Currituck Light Station. I have visited all the lighthouses in North Carolina and I found this one to be my favorite. The Currituck Lighthouse is also known as the Corolla Lighthouse.
The Lighthouse Keeper's Home
The Lightkeeper's Cottage
My favorite North Carolina Light Station
The Currituck Lighthouse
17 comments:
Deborah, that was fabulous. I love horses and wild horses are fascinating. The video was awesome. I have never been to the outer banks, but my brother and sister-in-law love going there. They live near Winston Salem, NC.
I will miss you. Have a wonderful trip.
Hugs, Jeanne
Deborah, I came here this morning to tell you that you will be in my thoughts and prayers while you are on this wonderful journey. I'll be waiting for your return with a smile. Of course we will miss you.
I love these wild horses, and have been lucky enough to see them. The North Carolina coastline has some incredible beauty.
Ohhhh Deborah wishing you a wonderful journey ! Looking forward to seeing your photos and hearing all about your trip.
Hi Deborah lovely horses! Oh, have a wonderful trip to Australia! We've been there in the middle 1980s and just loved it and I'll be waiting for your bathroom snaps!!
Have fun!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I loved this post...brought back great memories of our years in VA and NC.
What a wonderful trip you will have. I look forward to seeing the pictures!
Hugs,
Sue
Wow, you're going to have an amazing time!
I hope you have a fantastic time! I live about 4 hours away from the Outer Banks, but seldom get to go and have never seen the ponies.
That needs to go on my bucket list!
Blessings
Linda
Deborah
I hope your having a wonderful time.
I wanted to let you know the evening we talked about our charm bracelets, I couldn't sleep. I called my mom the next morning and asked her if she had it...and she does and it made my heart sing.
Thanks for caring
Hugs to both of you
CC
Claudie from Canada
Of course, I will miss you ! I enjoyed the horses. As a child, I always wanted one. I think I received rabbits instead.Oh well!
I hope you are having a wonderful time on your trip!
Deborah, that's a beautiful video. I do miss you, but hope you have a wonderful trip!!
I am going to try very hard to participate in the Friday Family Photo! (I keep saying that -- blush). I just keep forgetting. Seems by Friday my mind is just shot. ~:-D
Lynn
Deborah did you post a comment today?? I miss you and hope you are having a grand time.
Love and hugs, Jeanne
What interesting information. I love the lighthouses. Have a wonderful trip!
Great video. Hope you have a great trip! Hugs***Renea
Deborah, OK I'm missing you. I hope you are having the time of your life girl. You better have the whole trip on your camera. Smile. I want to go there some day.
Hugs...Jeanne
The Currituck Beach Lighthouse is my favorite too! Thanks for a great post, and fantastic photos.
The Currituck Beach Lighthouse is my favorite too. Thanks for a great post!
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