Cape Hatteras National Seashore

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

Hurricane Dorian Makes Landfall On Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Hurricane Dorian made landfall over Cape Hatteras National Seashore on the Outer Banks of North Carolina on Friday morning, knocking out power to some areas of the barrier islands and creating a storm surge that reportedly sent many residents into their attics. Aircraft were dispatched from the mainland to evacuate residents who needed to leave.

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By NPT Staff - September 6th, 2019 2:13pm

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

Tire Slasher Caught At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

A North Carolina man who apparently has issues with sport utility vehicles was caught slashing tires at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

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By NPT Staff - August 13th, 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

Sea Turtles Set Nesting Record At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

More than 300 sea turtles have come ashore to nest this year at Cape Hatteras National Seashore on North Carolina's Outer Banks, a record that could continue to grow with more than a month left in the nesting season.

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By NPT Staff - July 17th, 2019 1:30am

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Issues Safety Guidelines

With the Memorial Day Weekend, the traditional kickoff to summer, quickly approaching, staff at Cape Hatteras National Seashore on North Carolina's Outer Banks have issued some tips to help beachgoers have a safe, enjoyable visit.

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By NPT Staff - May 14th, 2019 1:30am

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Key Migratory Stopover For Piping Plovers Discovered At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

There is on the sandy southern tip of Cape Hatteras National Seashore a rather nondescript club-shaped stretch of beach that in summer attracts an astonishing number of piping plovers that seemingly treat South Point as a last refueling stop of sorts before winging off to their wintering grounds.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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Three Outer Banks National Park Units Celebrate National Park Week With New Friends Group

For a national park, a friends organization can be an invaluable asset. Which is why the arrival of Outer Banks Forever gives three parks on the Outer Banks of North Carolina a little extra to celebrate this National Park Week.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 24th, 2019 2:00am

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