Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Sea Turtles Set Nesting Record At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

More than 300 sea turtles have come ashore to nest this year at Cape Hatteras National Seashore on North Carolina's Outer Banks, a record that could continue to grow with more than a month left in the nesting season.

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By NPT Staff - July 17th, 2019 1:30am

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Issues Safety Guidelines

With the Memorial Day Weekend, the traditional kickoff to summer, quickly approaching, staff at Cape Hatteras National Seashore on North Carolina's Outer Banks have issued some tips to help beachgoers have a safe, enjoyable visit.

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By NPT Staff - May 14th, 2019 1:30am

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Key Migratory Stopover For Piping Plovers Discovered At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

There is on the sandy southern tip of Cape Hatteras National Seashore a rather nondescript club-shaped stretch of beach that in summer attracts an astonishing number of piping plovers that seemingly treat South Point as a last refueling stop of sorts before winging off to their wintering grounds.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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Three Outer Banks National Park Units Celebrate National Park Week With New Friends Group

For a national park, a friends organization can be an invaluable asset. Which is why the arrival of Outer Banks Forever gives three parks on the Outer Banks of North Carolina a little extra to celebrate this National Park Week.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 24th, 2019 2:00am

Traveler Special Report: Coping With Sharks At Cape Cod National Seashore

Cape Cod’s surf-sprayed sandy beaches, long the setting for classic summer seaside vacations, have taken on a more menacing appearance with the arrival of one of the planet’s most powerful predators. Is it safe to return to the water?

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By Acadia on my mind - September 28th, 2023 10:08am

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Road Work Under Way At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

A one-year project road paving project has kicked off at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina, with many of the paved roads and parking areas within the national seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial targeted for rehabilitation.

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By NPT Staff - April 4th, 2019 1:30am

Bodie Island, Cape Hatteras Lighthouses To Open For Climbing April 19

You can begin heading to the roof of Cape Hatteras National Seashore on April 19 when the Bodie Island and Cape Hatteras lighthouses be open for climbing this year.

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By NPT Staff - March 26th, 2019 2:00am

Surf Fishing To Be Celebrated At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Surf fishing long has been a tradition on North Carolina's Outer Banks, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore will celebrate that connection this fall.

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By NPT Staff - March 19th, 2019 1:30am

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Releases Campground Opening Dates

Enjoy camping at Cape Hatteras National Seashore on the Outer Banks of North Carolina? Then mark April 12 on your calendar, for that's when campgrounds at the national seashore are scheduled to open for business.

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By NPT Staff - March 1st, 2019 1:30am

Cape Hatteras National Seashore 2018 Visitation Highest In 15 Years

That 70-odd-mile strip of sand on North Carolina's Outer Banks known as Cape Hatteras National Seashore was a popular place last year, when visitation was the highest in 15 years.

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By NPT Staff - February 8th, 2019 1:30am

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