Turtling and a Lighthouse

While on vacation at the Outer Banks this week, I've had a chance to rest, relax, and enjoy time with friends. Don't get the wrong idea though...  even with all of the r & r, we've been quite busy!

Earlier this week we went turtling, I mean, crabbing near the Currituck Lighthouse. The Currituck Lighthouse is a few miles north from where we are staying. It's nestled on the grounds of the Currituck Heritage Park on the Currituck Sound side. The water from the Sound rolls into the park and feeds a shallow area used as a boat ramp and boat slips. This is where the crabbing "magic" happens.

Crabbing - bait of choice... raw chicken, of course

Riley, crab-dog extraordinaire!

In total, we caught 5 crabs

Unfortunately, crabs weren't the only things we were catching. Apparently, there is a ginormous prehistoric turtle that lives in these waters, as well as a variety of other fish and turtles. Honestly, I think we caught more turtles than crabs. ; )

The claws of the prehistoric turtle monster

Yep, it's a turtle alright - a cousin of the monster

Turtle on the run

While at the Currituck Heritage Park, we also took time to visit the Lighthouse. The Currituck Lighthouse was built in 1875. It is 162 ft tall. For a small fee, visitors can climb its 214 steps to the top for a panoramic view of the Sound.

In front of the lighthouse sign

The Currituck Lighthouse