Audubon Pine Island Sanctuary and Center, Corolla

We had a wonderful and relaxing tour with Joyful Jonathan! He was a great teacher to the mostly newbies in our tour group. He provided interesting and fun information! He didn’t rush our slow pace but instead adjusted the tour. Call for tour and information times - the website isn’t great. We would go back!

Lovely hidden gem of the OBX! The nature trail is peaceful, secluded, and magically beautiful. The trail is smooth and flat and mostly in the shade of the maritime forest. We barely saw any other people (just 2) the whole time we were there. The wooded trail parallels the road for 2.5 - 3 miles and begins behind the Pine Island Racquetball and Fitness Center. The first sound overlook deck is around the halfway point - we walked as far as that and then turned around. Heard and saw lots of birds singing... and saw LOTS of spiders. So beware and walk carefully, especially if you're tall - there were many webs stretched above the trail. Despite the spiders this is my new favorite place in the OBX!