Two houses have collapsed in Rodanthe as a result of high surf, and N.C. 12 to remain closed into Wednesday.
parks-refuges
Monitor expedition set as marine sanctuary system turns 50
The NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Systems will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and a livestreamed expedition begins next week at the first national marine sanctuary off Cape Hatteras.
Coastal Reserve advisory committee meetings planned
The North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold local advisory committee meetings this month for eight of the 10 reserve sites.
Pea Island welcomes Canada goslings
Canada goslings are among the newest residents of Pea island National Wildlife Refuge Most of the Canada geese on the refuge during the winter months are migratory and have already migrated out. But over the years, a few pairs have stayed on refuge all year. Canada geese are known for flying in V-formation and for their loud honking. Most Canada goose pairs stay together for life. The goslings may stay with the parents for their entire first year.
Astronomy Night May 6 at Cape Lookout
Cape Lookout National Seashore’s monthly Astronomy Night is set for May 6.
Flock party
Judy L., of Morehead City, who says she’s also known as “the Bread Lady,” feeds the gulls at Fort Macon State Park on the east end of Bogue Banks.
Author’s message for inclusive outdoors: ‘Trails Not Scales’
Summer Michaud-Skog’s recently published book, “Fat Girls Hiking: An Inclusive Guide to Getting Outdoors at Any Size or Ability” is about how anyone can find their own ways to connect with nature.
Bodie Island Lighthouse to open for climbing tours
The climbing season begins April 27 and continues Wednesday-Saturday until early fall.
‘Help us keep Shackleford horses wild,’ officials plead
The National Park Service asks the public to help keep wild horses wild after a group of visitors removed a newborn foal from its natural habitat on Cape Lookout National Seashore.
Cape Lookout to celebrate International Dark Sky Week
April 22-23 is International Dark Sky Week, and the Cape Lookout National Seashore is celebrating with stargazing at the Harkers Island visitor center and nighttime cruises offered by Island Express Ferry Service.
Businesses may apply to offer services at OBX parks
Businesses can apply to offer services like weddings and beach equipment rentals at National Park Service’s Outer Banks sites.
Lookout to resume Astronomy Night, reopen visitor center
Cape Lookout National Seashore officials are resuming the monthly Astronomy Night program and reopening the Beaufort visitor center for the season.
Coastal events set as part of 10th Statewide Star Party
Stargazers can join the 10th annual Statewide Star Party April 8-9 at locations across the state, including a few on the coast.
Swansboro to resurvey its historic districts, buildings
The town and its historic preservation commission have been awarded a federal grant to update its outdated architectural survey, which will documents buildings and landscapes at least 50 years old.
Frustrations mount over imperiled Outer Banks houses
Few options are available to deal with the problem of oceanfront houses at risk of collapse on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, except to try and clean up the debris once they fall.
Cape Hatteras Seashore cleanups set for next 8 Wednesdays
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the Outer Banks Kampgrounds of America Resort in Rodanthe are partnering together on a series of beach cleanups.
