Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Meetings Scheduled To Discuss Ferry Service To Ocracoke Island At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Two public meetings are on the calendar for late March to discuss a new North Carolina Department of Transportation passenger ferry service from Hatteras Island to Ocracoke on Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

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By NPT Staff - March 5th, 2017 8:38am

Bypass Road Provides Access To Cape Point On Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Surfcasters have an easier way to reach Cape Point at Cape Hatteras National Seashore on North Carolina's Outer Banks.

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By NPT Staff - February 3rd, 2017 2:30am

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Cape Hatteras National Seashore Completes All Work Related To The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015

Staff at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina have completed all work assigned them through the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 that President Obama signed into law two years ago.

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By NPT Staff - December 24th, 2016 3:00am

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Climb The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse For Free On December 10

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse will be open to the public for a free climb on Saturday, December 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.. This event is part of the OBXmas Weekends celebrated with the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.

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By NPT Staff - December 2nd, 2016 3:00am

Investigation Into Who Drove Over Nesting Sea Turtle At Cape Hatteras National Seashore Ongoing

Since a nesting sea turtle was run over by a vehicle last August investigators at Cape Hatteras National Seashore have received "multiple tips," but none that has led to an arrest in the matter.

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By NPT Staff - November 28th, 2016 2:30am

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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Arrgh, Matey, There's A National Park For You

National parks harbor many things, and in the past some provided safe anchorage for ... pirates.

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By NPT Staff - October 4th, 2016 2:30am

Struggling Swimmer And Would-Be Rescuer Drown At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Two swimmers, one who apparently got caught up in a rip current and another who tried to save him, have drowned at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina.

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By NPT Staff - September 10th, 2016 11:39am

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