Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Urges Caution During Hazardous Conditions

Although Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda are not forecasted to directly impact Hatteras and Ocracoke islands, Cape Hatteras National Seashore urges visitors to exercise caution this week while traveling and to stay out of closed beach areas and the ocean due to hazardous conditions.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - September 29th, 2025

Another House Collapses At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Yet another house has collapsed into the surf at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina, where park officials urged visitors to avoid the beach and stay out of the water near Buxton.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - September 16th, 2025

Hurricane Erin's Impacts Still Being Felt At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Hurricane Erin has vanished out into the Atlantic, but the storm's impacts were still being felt Sunday at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina.

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By NPT Staff - August 24th, 2025

UPDATE | Assessments Ongoing After Hurricane Erin Batters Cape Hatteras, Cape Lookout National Seashores

Damage assessments were underway after Hurricane Erin battered Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout national seashores in North Carolina.

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By Jan Childs - August 22nd, 2025

UPDATE | National Seashores Bracing For Hurricane Erin's Impacts

Though hundreds of miles of the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Hurricane Erin was continuing to whip into a furious tempest threatening to inundate Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout national seashores this week with towering waves and floodwaters.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 19th, 2025

UPDATE | Hurricane Erin Closes Facilities At Cape Hatteras, Cape Lookout National Seashores In North Carolina

Though Hurricane Erin is not expected to make a direct hit on the Eastern Seaboard, the storm is impacting national parks along the coast.

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By NPT Staff - August 20th, 2025

National Park Service Staff Cautious In Reporting Interpretive Materials At Odds With Trump Administration

Should the National Park Service be discussing climate-change impacts or the fact that George Washington enslaved more than 100 fellow humans?

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 22nd, 2025

Where To See The Sea Turtles This Summer

Summer is sea turtle nesting season along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, and national parks are a great place to catch a glimpse of these iconic sea creatures.

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By Jan Wesner Childs - May 29th, 2025

What To Know About Rip Currents At National Parks And Seashores This Summer

Frequent national park visitors are often aware of potential dangers such as wild animals, hot weather, and getting lost on hiking trails. But ahead of the busy summer season, park officials at national seashores and national lakeshores are warning of something that might not be as familiar: Rip currents.

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By Jan Wesner Childs - May 23rd, 2025

Restoration Of Cape Hatteras Light Reveals Structural Cracks

Most homeowners who begin a repair project on an old home aren't terribly surprised when they discover a bigger problem than they expected. That's somewhat the case with the restoration of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, where workers have discovered some structural issues they didn't expect.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 23rd, 2025

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