Cape Lookout National Seashore

Breaching Cape Lookout National Seashore

A wall of water, perhaps 9 feet high that was spawned by Hurricane Dorian, swept across the northern end of Cape Lookout National Seashore on North Carolina's Outer Banks, swamping historic Portsmouth Village and, overall, slicing up the seashore's barrier islands into islets.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 17th, 2019 12:14pm

National Parks Traveler Episode 32: Breaching Cape Lookout, Glacier's Shrinking Glaciers, Wintering Voyageurs

Hurricane Dorian literally sliced up Cape Lookout National Seashore, creating more than 50 breaches in the park's barrier islands. At Western Carolina University, Professor Rob Young says the hurricane's damage was astonishing. How that damage will impact recreation on the seashore remains to be seen. Traveler also discusses this summer's uproar over glacial predictions at Glacier National Park, and invites a winter visit to Voyageurs National Park.

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Cape Hatteras, Cape Lookout Largely Escape Dorian Unscathed

Cape Hatteras National Seashore and neighboring Cape Lookout National Seashore on North Carolina's Outer Banks largely escaped Hurricane Dorian unscathed, but surrounding infrastructure in some areas could take a while to repair for public use, according to Cape Hatteras Superintendent David Hallac.

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By NPT Staff - September 10th, 2019 8:46am

As Dorian Moves North Along Coast, National Parks Shutter

With Hurricane Dorian moving up the Eastern Seaboard, national parks from Georgia to North Carolina were closed and bracing for the storm.

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By NPT Staff - September 5th, 2019 2:00am

National Parks Closing In Advance Of Hurricane Dorian

Units of the National Park System in parts of Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina were closed in advance of Hurricane Dorian, which was expected to run up the east coast of Florida and run into those states.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 3rd, 2019 1:30am

Astronomy Night For Cape Lookout National Seashore Set For Saturday

Stars high in the sky over Cape Lookout National Seashore on North Carolina's Outer Banks will be the focus of the seashore's Astronomy Night this coming Saturday at the Harkers Island Visitor Center.

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By NPT Staff - August 19th, 2019 1:45am

Cape Lookout, Cape Hatteras National Seashores Enjoying Banner Sea Turtle Nesting Results

Sea turtles have been nesting in high numbers at Cape Lookout and Cape Hatteras national seashores this summer, and the number of hatchlings has been soaring in both parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 5th, 2019 1:30am

Cape Lookout National Seashore Enjoying Banner Year For Wildlife

Nearly half of Cape Lookout National Seashore's 47 miles of beach are closed to motor vehicles due to a banner year of wildlife nesting that park officials are attributing to last fall's Hurricane Florence.

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By NPT Staff - June 25th, 2019 2:00am

Evening At The Cape Programs Announced For Cape Lookout National Seashore

This year's Evening at the Cape programs at Cape Lookout National Seashore in North Carolina will feature a ferry ride at dusk and a chance to take in the view from the Cape Lookout Lighthouse around sunset. The first set of programs will take place on Thursday, June 13, Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15.

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By NPT Staff - June 3rd, 2019 1:30am

Sea Kayaking Destinations In The National Park System

I've long been a paddler, but primarily of canoes and occasionally rafts. While I have a few times gotten into a sea kayak and paddled away from shore, I never fully embraced the sport. Until now. Having placed an order for a sea kayak worthy of big lakes and ocean waters, while awaiting delivery I naturally turned my attention to where in the National Park System this new hobby would fit. And the results were fairly breathtaking in the parkscapes they entailed.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 2nd, 2019 1:30am

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