Cape Lookout National Seashore

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Closed For Damage Assessments

Visitor facilities at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial in North Carolina were closed Monday while National Park Service crews assessed damage from Hurricane Matthew.

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By NPT Staff - October 10th, 2016 11:34am

Hurricane Matthew Bearing Down On Mainland, National Park Units Shuttering

Hurricane Matthew was expected to strengthen into a category 4 hurricane by the time it reaches Florida, leading many units of the National Park System from Florida into North Carolina to batten down for the storm.

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By NPT Staff - October 6th, 2016 1:32pm

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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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Vandals Strike Historic 1907 Keeper’s Quarters At Cape Lookout National Seashore

As Cape Lookout National Seashore reopens in the wake of Tropical Storm Hermine, the North Carolina park is investigating vandalism that occurred last weekend at the historic 1907 Keeper’s Quarters.

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By NPT Staff - September 5th, 2016 2:30am

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

Approaching Storm Expected To Impact Cape Lookout National Seashore

With a potent storm in the forecast, officials at Cape Lookout National Seashore on North Carolina's Outer Banks are planning to shut down some operations on Friday and possibly Saturday.

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By NPT Staff - August 31st, 2016 2:50pm

Upcoming Lighthouse Programs At Cape Lookout National Seashore

Watching the full moon rise over the open ocean is something to see, and if you're going to be in North Carolina later this month, you can view the moon from the Cape Lookout Lighthouse.

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By NPT Staff - August 8th, 2016 2:30am

Cape Lookout National Seashore Sea Turtles Focus Of Study

Cape Lookout National Seashore is working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service and Duke University Marine Laboratory to monitor sea turtles in the waters of the park through November. The research area includes Cape Lookout Bight and Back and Core Sounds.

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By NPT Staff - June 11th, 2016 2:00am

Horse Sense At Cape Lookout National Seashore

Cape Lookout National Seashore's first Horse Sense and Survival trip of 2016 will be offered June 18. It will be one of several ranger-led tours on a day that honors Cape Lookout’s 50th Anniversary and the National Park Service Centennial.

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By NPT Staff - June 10th, 2016 2:30am

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