Astronomy Night is returning to Cape Lookout National Seashore after more than a year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic 8-10 p.m. Friday, July 16, at the Harkers Island Visitor Center.
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Volunteers cleanup 33 tons of debris on Shackleford Banks
Eight organizations earlier this year helped Cape Lookout National Seashore remove 33 tons of storm-deposited debris from Shackleford Banks.
State parks, historic sites to celebrate Fourth of July weekend
July Fourth celebrations are planned at historic sites and public lands across the state.
More boaters finding trouble in waters near Cape Lookout
Waters near Cape Lookout have become increasingly perilous because of shoaling and shifting channels, despite a two-year-old agreement between Carteret County and the National Park Service that has provided more than $5.67 million for dredging.
State urges responsible behavior on Masonboro Reserve
Officials are urging folks celebrating the July Fourth holiday on Masonboro Island to avoid potentially dangerous or illegal behavior such as attempting to swim across the inlet and boating under the influence.
Visitors urged to ‘leave no trace’ on public lands
During Great Outdoors Month this month, managers of state and federal lands urge visitors to protect their natural lands and wildlife.
Park Service OKs Oregon Inlet Marina upgrade plans
The National Park Service has signed off on planned improvements at the 1960s-era Oregon Inlet Marina.
Park service names Meaghan Johnson chief for eastern NC
Johnson manages the natural and cultural resource and research programs for the five national park units on the North Carolina coast.
Adopt a sea turtle nest this season at Cape Hatteras
Supporters can symbolically adopt a sea turtle nest this nesting season at Cape Hatteras National Seashore for a donation of $100.
Kid’s Fishing Day is June 12 at Croatan Forest
Croatan National Forest is hosting a Kid’s Fishing Day 9 a.m. June 12 to celebrate National Fish and Boating week at the Cedar Swamp Pond Area near Newport.
Check rip current risk before heading to beach: Rangers
Cape Hatteras Seashore rangers advise visitors to check the rip current risks and conditions before heading to the beach.
Rangers investigate alleged kidnapping at Cape Hatteras
Cape Hatteras National Seashore rangers and Dare County Sheriff’s office are asking anyone with information on a recent alleged kidnapping near Bodie Island Light Station to come forward.
Foundation commissions replica of 1908 Wright Flyer
The First Flight Foundation has commissioned a full-scale reproduction of the Wright 1908 aircraft for display at the North Carolina Museum of History.
Cape Hatteras Selects Sediment Management Plan
Cape Hatteras National Seashore has a plan to manage beach nourishment, dune rebuilding, habitat restoration and emergency breach fill, with conditions.
Visit Outer Banks lighthouses in-person, online
Cape Hatteras National Seashore is offering several ways to visit Bodie Island, Cape Hatteras and Ocracoke lighthouses.
Wright Brothers Initiative Connects Ohio, NC
An education and tourism initiative launching this summer tells the story of the Wright brothers from Dayton, Ohio, to Kitty Hawk.
