Cape Lookout National Seashore

Restoration Of Cape Lookout Light Underway At Cape Lookout National Seashore

A multi-year project to restore the Cape Lookout Light at Cape Lookout National Seashore on the Outer Banks of North Carolina has begun, with crews fencing off the historic light and working to install scaffolding inside and outside of the structure.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - March 2nd, 2026

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

Historic Cape Lookout Light To Be Restored

A two- to three-year project starting this month will restore the historic Cape Lookout Lighthouse at its namesake national seashore on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - August 9th, 2025

Cape Lookout National Seashore Announces Wild Horse Tour Schedule

Cape Lookout National Seashore has released dates for summer tours to see the Shackleford Banks horses.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - June 4th, 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

U.S. Geological Survey Study: Flooded Barrier Islands, Rising Mainland Risks

A recent U.S. Geological Survey study projects that rising sea levels and stronger, more intense storms will exacerbate four specific coastal hazards and associated management challenges for Cape Lookout National Seashore.

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By Jennifer Allen, Coastal Review - February 2nd, 2025

Cape Lookout National Seashore Seeks Pony Patrol Volunteers

Now's your chance to learn all about the wild horses at Cape Lookout National Seashore while serving as a member of the volunteer Pony Patrol.

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By Compiled from NPS Releases - January 22nd, 2025

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