Cape Hatteras National Seashore plans to celebrate Ocracoke Light Station’s 200th anniversary with a special event and weekly educational programs.
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‘Morass’ no more: Great Dismal could get new designation
The Great Dismal Swamp, already a national wildlife refuge, is being considered for designation as a National Heritage Area with new conservation, preservation and economic programs.
Public may provide input on proposed Buxton pathway
Comment period ends March 28 on the proposed multiuse pathway connecting Buxton to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and surrounding areas.
Talk on Freedman’s Colony set for Feb. 14
The Dare County Library Adult Speakers Series will feature “Roanoke’s Forgotten Colony: The Freedmen’s Colony of 1863-1867” with Fort Raleigh National Historic Site Ranger Josh Nelson.
New chapter begins for Black teachers’ old meeting space
Officials broke ground Friday for the renovation of the more than 5,300-square-foot building at Hammocks Beach State Park where Black educators convened during segregation.
Fort Macon State Park announces schedule through April
Fort Macon State Park has unveiled its early-season slate of hikes, demonstrations and other activities.
$13.7M to go to state parks for capital improvement projects
Hammocks Beach State Park, Carolina Beach State Park and Fort Fisher Recreation Area will receive money for improvements from the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund.
Brunswick Parks and Recreation awarded for tennis program
The Outstanding Parks & Recreation Department Award is presented annually to departments that made the greatest impact in its community during the past year through programming, events and partnerships.
Fort Fisher to hold 158th anniversary commemoration
The living history program focused on artillery is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the state historic site.
Toering new Lookout chief of interpretation, education
Nate Toering has been selected to serve as the new chief of interpretation and education for Cape Lookout National Seashore in Carteret County.
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A beach walker heads west along Bogue Banks near the dune line at Fort Macon State Park in Carteret County. Photo: Dylan Ray
Lookout Lighthouse ferry dock closed due to storm damage
Park visitors should not use the dock for any purpose until repairs are complete, Cape Lookout National Seashore officials said Tuesday.
Live Christmas tree disposal options offered along coast
Residents can donate their trees to Fort Macon State Park and Surfrider Bogue Banks for dune stabilization or drop it off at a county convenience site.
Dare officials to host public meeting on Rodanthe erosion
The meeting is set for 6 p.m. Jan. 18 in the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building in Rodanthe.
Wright Brothers Memorial to waive entry fees on 7 days
Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills will waive its entrance fee on seven days in 2023.
State Parks director Patterson announces retirement
Dwayne Patterson is set to retire after serving as North Carolina’s state parks director for five years.
