Yep, that's one of them.
There is a road called Burma road that goes through all the communities except Point O'Woods, which a "closed" community. A lot of it is soft sand and residential (where motorized vehicles are only permitted to drive during certain hours). So, yes the hard sand on the beach is faster. Also, there is really not any vehicle traffic on the island since only about 200 automobile permits are issued by the National park service for the entire island. Someone really has to die in order to get one.
There were about 40 kids in the whole school district and three of them were mine.
Without a doubt the most unique and quirky place I've ever lived. Thanks for the flash back normoo!