Cape Hatteras National Seashore

National Parks Closing Ahead Of Hurricane Matthew

Hurricane Matthew's continued march north through the Caribbean spurred national parks in the Southeastern United States to plan closures if the storm stays on track.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 4th, 2016 1:11pm

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Arrgh, Matey, There's A National Park For You

National parks harbor many things, and in the past some provided safe anchorage for ... pirates.

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By NPT Staff - October 4th, 2016 2:30am

Struggling Swimmer And Would-Be Rescuer Drown At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Two swimmers, one who apparently got caught up in a rip current and another who tried to save him, have drowned at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina.

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By NPT Staff - September 10th, 2016 11:39am

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Officials To Examine Factors Affecting Shorebirds, Sea Turtles

Cape Hatteras National Seashore will conduct a science workshop to evaluate factors affecting shorebirds and sea turtles on Seashore beaches. The workshop will take place from September 26-27 at: Ramada Plaza Nags Head Oceanfront, 1701 S Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948. A draft agenda will be circulated approximately one week ahead of the workshop.

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By NPT Staff - September 9th, 2016 3:00am

Tropical Storm Hermine Prompts Closure Of Cape Lookout, Cape Hatteras National Seashores

Tropical Storm Hermine's heavy rains and associated strong seas prompted Cape Lookout National Seashore and Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials in North Carolina to shutter the parks Friday.

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By NPT Staff - September 2nd, 2016 1:27pm

UPDATED: Hurricane Hermine Prompts Decision To Close Cape Lookout, Cape Hatteras National Seashores

An approaching hurricane on Thursday prompted a decision to order the evacuation of visitors from Ocracoke Island on North Carolina's Outer Banks, leading Cape Hatteras National Seashore to shut down all visitor services on the barrier island. At nearby Cape Lookout National Seashore, officials were planning to shutter their operations at noon Friday.

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By NPT Staff - September 1st, 2016 5:39pm

Dry Tortugas, Everglades National Parks Returning To Normal, Cape Hatteras National Seashore Prepping For Storm

While Dry Tortugas and Everglades national parks in Florida are returning to normal after bracing for a tropical weather system, at Cape Hatteras National Seashore up the Atlantic Coast in North Carolina officials were preparing for an approaching tropical storm.

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By NPT Staff - August 29th, 2016 10:38am

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Officials Believe After-Hours Driving Led To Sea Turtle's Death

Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials are working on the assumption that an after-hours off-road vehicle driver ran over a threatened Green sea turtle that had come ashore to lay her eggs.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 23rd, 2016 3:00am

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Nesting Green Sea Turtle Apparently Run Over At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

A Green sea turtle that came ashore at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina to nest apparently was run over during the night, sustaining injuries so severe that Park Service biologists had to euthanize the turtle, a threatened species.

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By NPT Staff - August 22nd, 2016 10:08am

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Sea Turtle Nests Set Record For Second Straight Year At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

The number of sea turtle nests recorded in Cape Hatteras National Seashore this year has surpassed the record set just one year ago. As of Aug. 10, resource management staff counted 310 sea turtle nests, with additional new nesting expected. In 2015, the park recorded 289 nests.

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By NPT Staff - August 14th, 2016 2:30am

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