Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Slide Show Demonstrates Ida's Power at Cape Hatteras National Seashore

As they say, a picture is worth a 1,000 words. Proof can be found in this slide show that captures the power of Tropical Storm Ida at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 20th, 2009 9:48am

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Ida Gives Many Atlantic Coast National Parks a Severe Beating

The remains of Tropical Storm Ida have inflicted some of the heaviest damage that Atlantic Coast beaches have seen in quite a few years. NPS units in the impacted area will have a major cleanup & fix up job on their hands.

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By Bob Janiskee - November 13th, 2009 3:18am

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Heavy Surf Expected Along East Coast National Seashores This Weekend

Now that Hurricane Ida has veered eastward and been downgraded to a tropical storm, national seashores located along the East Coast from the Carolinas to Cape Cod can expect high surf and gusty conditions heading into the weekend.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 11th, 2009 5:12pm

Two Historic Lighthouses at Cape Hatteras National Seashore Will Go Dark Next Week – But They'll Be Back

The Bodie Island and Ocracoke Lighthouses have a long and fascinating history, but their familiar beacons will be missing from the nighttime views at Cape Hatteras National Seashore beginning September 28. Fear not, they'll both be back after renovation work is completed.

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By Jim Burnett - September 23rd, 2009 4:00am

With Fall Fishing Season Nearing, Cape Hatteras National Seashore Making Repairs to ORV Beach Access Ramps

With the fall fishing season quickly approaching, crews at Cape Hatteras National Seashore are making repairs to some of the ORV beach-access ramps.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 16th, 2009 8:52am

Reader Participation Day: Are You An East Coast, West Coast, or Gulf Coast National Seashore Person?

Quick, pick an ocean setting for next summer's national park vacation. Are you heading to the Northeast, the Northwest, or looking South or somewhere else for your destination?

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 4th, 2009 5:25pm

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More Nesting Site Vandalism At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Yet another act of vandalism has struck nesting grounds at Cape Hatteras National Seashore -- this time involving a turtle nest -- and in turn seashore officials expanded the off-limits boundary area around the site.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 5th, 2009 12:48pm

Surf Is Decidedly Up At Cape Hatteras National Seashore Thanks to Hurricane Bill

Gnarly waves are rolling ashore at Cape Hatteras National Seashore thanks to the passing of Hurricane Bill, dude, but that has park officials urging folks to be careful out there.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 21st, 2009 6:59pm

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Volunteers Needed to Help Monitor Sea Turtle Nests at Cape Hatteras National Seashore

If you've got some free time and enjoy walking along a sandy beach with the Atlantic surf pounding the shore, the folks at Cape Hatteras National Seashore have a job for you.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 13th, 2009 6:01pm

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Are You a Fan of Lighthouses? National Lighthouse Day is Coming Up

National Lighthouse Day is being observed around the country on August 7, and there are some excellent examples of those beacons in NPS areas. Some parks will host special events this weekend; one of them is more often associated with a famous battle than a lighthouse.

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By Jim Burnett - August 6th, 2009 7:40am

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