Wild Horses of Corolla: The wild horses of Corolla are not a myth, but can be seen in person as you relax on the deck of this beautiful vacation cottage. These horses are descended from Spanish Mustangs which roamed the Outer Banks for over four hundred years. Originally, the horses played on the shores with the Spanish conquistadors in the 1500's. Today there are about 60 horses which are protected by the government.

What to Bring: Sheets:

* 2 King Sets

* 1 Queen Set

* 2 Twin Sets

* 4 Twin Sets for bunk beds

* 1 Queen set if needed for pull-out couch

* Crib sheets

* Pack and play sheets

Towels:

* Bath Towels/bath mats

* Beach Towels

* Hand Towels

* Dish Towels- washing and drying

Miscellaneous:

* Paper products

* Laundry products

* Bath soaps, etc.

* Sunscreen

* Medicines

* Fishing poles

**Pillows, Mattress Pads And Blankets Are Provided**

'Spotlight on North America Beachs' : An excerpt: Best Secluded Beach - Carova Beach, Outer Banks, N.C; Sand Color: Chardonnay; Length: 12 miles; Average Summer Water Temp: 79; Location: 27 miles southeast of Virginia Beach....This barrier beach covers the upper stretches of the Outer Banks and is the most undeveloped of an already Spartan beach chain. Part of what keeps the region mellow is the lack of paved roads, with Highway 12 stopping north of Corolla. Four-wheel-drive is a must, as the only route to these beaches is a ride on the sand or a primitive system of dirt roads connecting vacation homes in the wooded interior. Drive slowly to see the wild horses (descendants of shipwrecked Spanish mustangs) that roam the protected dunes. Check out Steamers Shellfish To Go - entrées from $12) in Corolla is a local legend for good reason. Their steamer pots (like clambakes to go) are perfect for a beach picnic. This article was originally published by ShermansTravel in July, 2007.