It was not so long ago that the Outer Banks of Corolla were little more than wide expanses of desolate, windswept beach. The Outer Banks of Corolla was populated by wild horses and blue herons, but few people. From the town of Duck to the south, the Outer Banks of Corolla seemingly stretched north forever.
Early in the 1970s when many island communities of the Outer Banks began to see an explosion in tourism, the northern beaches of Currituck County were left relatively untouched. Because Virginia blocked vehicles from accessing the area from the north and a private developer blocked access from the south, the northern Outer Banks languished undeveloped and untouched. It was not until the mid-1980s that the state of North Carolina extended Highway 12 into Corolla and tourism was allowed to flourish.
The Outer Banks of Corolla and Currituck County
Though Corolla is actually a old village that sits on the west side of the island, in recent years the people of the area have begun to refer to the entire Currituck Outer Banks as Corolla. Today, the benefits of the years of isolation from development are enjoyed by vacationers seeking a more natural setting. The dearth of permanent residents and accompanying services has kept growth in check and allowed the area to retain much of its natural charm.
Visitors who gladly sacrifice services for natural beauty continue to appreciate the "wild" nature of much of the Corolla area. Though development has encroached on the island, there remain miles of untouched beach to be enjoyed. Thus, if your idea of a vacation includes a gorgeous backdrop, Corolla might be perfect.
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