For generations, shove poles have helped boaters navigate the shallow waters of Currituck, Albemarle, and Pamlico sounds.
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Hidden History: Shove Poles
In the shallow waters of Currituck, Albemarle, and Pamlico sounds, a waterman’s best insurance is a long, wooden shove pole used to propel boats and small skiffs from duck decoys to their destinations.
Your Guide to The Northern Outer Banks
Paddle around the sound, climb a lighthouse, and explore a 20th-century beachside village in these coastal communities between Currituck County’s Mainland and barrier island.
A First Timer’s Guide to The Northern Outer Banks
Ten can’t-miss activities and experiences — from climbing the Currituck Beach Lighthouse to seeing wild horses to “ghost crabbing” — for your first trip to The Northern Outer Banks.
Corolla’s Historic Natural Sanctuary
For decades, a remote piece of Currituck County has been a respite for wildlife. Now under the protection of conservationists, this land, the waters surrounding it, and the skies above will remain a constant in our coastal circle of life.
School Spirit in Jarvisburg
A little white schoolhouse once served as a hub for Black students and farming families in Currituck County. Lovingly restored and filled with memories, it remains an enduring point of pride.
Meghan Agresto
In Corolla, one lighthouse keeper follows in the footsteps of generations of lightkeepers, taking care of the grounds and welcoming curious visitors into the Currituck Beach Lighthouse.
A Dose of Vitamin Sea at Island Smoothie
Memories of childhood summers spent on the coast had one man dreaming of returning to Currituck County. Today, he serves frozen treats by the beaches he loves.
A Family Flocks Together at BJ’s Carolina Café
After a chilly morning spent chasing ducks in Currituck County, hungry hunters warm up over plates piled high with down-home favorites.
