SOUND BIKES Brown Parker and Hank Robinson take advantage of River Dunes’ complimentary bicycles.
Predictably, the big boys became restless on the second day and set out for nearby Oriental, their car stereo thumping. Only 15 minutes away, folks go to Oriental to grocery shop, eat lunch, or to look for “dragon eggs” (folklore fun for visitors: dozens of rocks painted to look like eggs and scattered around town). Holiday weekends make for good observation, and River Dunes’ audience is well-rounded. We saw folks on a long
IF YOU GO Being off the grid with a hungry family requires preparation…
cruise with no set return date; very young recent retirees; long-retired vacationers; River Dunes homeowners; and of course a few pirates. You’re likely to fit right in. If you’re craving time away from it all, this is the place: excellent fishing, lovely accommodations, spotty cell service. River Dunes is quiet and beautiful and relaxed – enough to keep every member of the family satisfied. If your priorities are like mine, River Dunes creates the perfect retreat. Rocking chairs, reading lamps, and the wine cork await you.
• I recommend bringing your own provisions. If you need to stock up on the way, try the old-school Piggly Wiggly in Grantsboro. Next door is The Pamlico Restaurant, a local favorite with barbecue, fried chicken, and chicken-n-dumplings. The lunch line forms at 11 a.m. most days. • Many River Dunes homeowners order food and supplies from Amazon. Grace Harbor Provisions in the village has a limited sundry. • Bring beach towels for the pool, and bug spray for everything else. • Firewood, courtesy cars, golf carts, and bicycles are all available. Ask the Yacht Club Staff.
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