Want a safe and easy way to see the Outer Banks’ wild horses? This story follows a guided Humvee/4x4 tour from Corolla onto the beach and sand tracks—small groups, pro guides, and strict 50-ft viewing rules. Get photo tips (long lens, fast shutter), what to wear/pack for wind and sand, best times (early/late), and how to choose a reputable operator that supports conservation.

Meet North Carolina’s Shackleford Banks horses—free-roaming “Bankers” believed to descend from colonial-era stock. Your guide covers how to get there by ferry from Beaufort/Harkers Island, the 50-ft rules for safe viewing, and practical photography tips for getting great wild horse photos.

Planning a Death Valley road trip? Add Rhyolite—an authentic Nevada ghost town with 1904 gold-rush roots, crumbling bank walls, Tom Kelly’s Bottle House, and the outdoor Goldwell Open Air Museum. It’s 35 miles from Furnace Creek and 9 miles from Beatty; there are no services, so bring water, layers, lights, and fuel. Stay after dark for stellar night skies.