The fee-free Bonner Bridge Pier had a line form before opening at 8 a.m. Friday for the first time to the public.
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Carp removal next step to healthier Lake Mattamuskeet
Plans are in the works to remove 1 million invasive carp from Lake Mattamuskeet, a move stakeholders hope will help with water quality and clarity.
Latest dig yields new clues at Fort Raleigh Historic Site
Artifacts found in the current dig include sherds from olive jars once common on ships, a gun flint and what may be a fragment of laboratory equipment from the 1585 worksite.
Astronomy Night Friday at Cape Lookout National Seashore
This month’s presentation will highlight fall constellations.
Hatteras Lighthouse repair project comment period opens
A public comment period opens Friday for a proposed project to repair the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and surrounding landscape.
Public invited to watch dig at Fort Raleigh Historic Site
Archaeologists will look at new locations at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site Sept. 15-24, an effort to find Sir Walter Raleigh’s “Lost Colony.”
Work to improve Frisco Beach access facilities to begin
A contract has been awarded and work is set to begin on a $900,000 project to increase parking capacity and renovate restrooms and showers at the Frisco Beach access.
2 beach cleanups set at Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Volunteers can drop in and clean up as part of an organized effort Sept. 18 at Coquina Beach and Ocracoke Beach on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Cape Hatteras opens first designated kayak launch
Cape Hatteras National Seashore welcomed visitors Monday to the new, park-maintained Oregon Inlet Kayak Launch on Bodie Island.
Biden names Charles Sams to lead National Parks Service
President Biden has selected Charles “Chuck” F. Sams III to serve as director of the National Park Service.
Public hearing set for Coastal Reserve rule changes
The public can comment on proposed rule changes and technical corrections related to North Carolina Coastal Reserve sites.
Aviation, history buffs to celebrate Orville Wright’s birthday
In honor of National Aviation Day, Aug. 19, the public can purchase rides on one of the famous “Warbirds,” or World War II aircraft, the Avenger “Doris Mae.”
NASA ambassador to be on hand for Astronomy Night
The free Astronomy Night at the Cape Lookout National Seashore’s visitor center this month will feature a presentation by NASA’s Brandon Porter and telescope tips from the Stargazers club.
Cape Lookout duck blind lottery Aug. 12 is online
An online lottery is set for this month for permits to build temporary duck blinds at Cape Lookout National Seashore.
Ocracoke Island Discovery Center now open to visitors
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore has opened the Ocracoke Island Discovery Center for educational exhibits in the former visitor center.
Meeting set for bridge project easements in game land
The N.C. Department of Transportation is asking for feedback on a proposed change to Juniper Creek Game Land in Brunswick County for a proposed bridge replacement.
