Plastics -- everything from plastic bottles and bags to food containers -- are washing ashore at national seashores, where crews work throughout the year to remove the garbage that is not just unsightly but a threat to marine and terrestrial wildlife.
Storms, and sea level rise, have the National Park Service debating how best to protect the historic Ocracoke Light Station and its support buildings at Cape Hatteras National Seashore on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
We’re all aware of the rush to the outdoors that the covid pandemic has spawned. From coast to coast, national parks, national forests, and state parks are being crowded, if not overrun at times, by visitors. Whether it continues now that the pandemic seems to be easing will be interesting to watch.
A house at Cape Hatteras National Seashore claimed by the ocean early Wednesday sent a debris field more than 7 miles down the beach, prompting a warning to seashore visitors while officials worked on a plan to remove the structure.
Challenging ocean currents sent three vessels onto the beach at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in recent days. While all those on board of the three managed to go ashore, their boats remained grounded on the beach.
How many of you have your own Instagram account, or follow national park Instagram accounts? You can learn all sorts of interesting things. As a matter of fact, this National Parks Quiz and Trivia #39 was created using facts learned from other park units’ Instagram accounts.
When you think of the beach, do you think of winter? You should! Winter means fewer crowds, cooler temperatures, and different wildlife species out and about for viewing. Follow us through six national seashore sites to visit during the cooler months to plan your next adventure.