ORV routes throughout the Cape Hatteras National Seashore will seasonally close to night driving beginning on May 1, in anticipation of nesting sea turtles and hatchlings. In previous years, all ramps opened at 7 a.m. and closed at 9 p.m. from May 1 through at least September 15, depending on sea turtle nesting activity. But […]
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Night Sky: Meteor Showers, Double Galaxies, and more Night Sky Highlights for May
April yielded some great views of double galazies! The large spiral galaxy in the upper left is Messier 100; the smaller galaxy in the lower right is NGC 4312. Messier 100 was discovered in 1781, but it wasn’t until 1850 that its spiral structure could be seen with the use of a six foot reflector […]
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CHNS Update From Ranger Karol Jones
Welcome and good luck to 4 Plus 4 Wheel Drive fishing tournament April 28 and 29, kickoff meeting 7 am Fessenden Center. Great news South Beach Parking Area is now open (Old Ramp 45). An ORV permit is NOT required if the road and parking area is accessed from the Cape Point campground. Visitors can […]
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South Beach Road and Parking Area Opens By JOY CRIST
On Thursday, the National Park Service (NPS) opened South Beach Road and a new parking area for public use, with no ORV permit required to access. The project has been in the works since late 2017. South Beach, or “The Hook,” is the shoreline that is situated just south of Cape Point, and which is […]
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NC Ferry System to Enhance Ocracoke Schedule for Fishing Tournament
The N.C. Ferry System will enhance its schedule on Wednesday, May 2 and Saturday, May 5 to accommodate hundreds of anglers attending the 35th Annual Ocracoke Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament. “It’s a huge event for the Ocracoke community, and we want to make sure that all the tournament participants can get to the island safely […]
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NPS and Partners Educate OBX Residents about Wildfire Risks By JOY CRIST
The National Park Service (NPS) in conjunction with a number of other local, state and federal agencies wrapped up a series of meetings this week that aimed to educate the public about wildlife risks along the Outer Banks. Held in Buxton, Ocracoke, Manteo, Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills, the meetings provided valuable information on […]
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Bonner Bridge on Track to Open in Late 2018, Per April 24 Update By JOY CRIST
More than two years after its groundbreaking, the Bonner Bridge Replacement project is steadily moving towards its anticipated opening to traffic later this year. At the north end of the project, crews have completed almost 75% of the northern approach. At the section that will be the bridge’s northern incline, crews are steadily driving the […]
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Outer Banks Earns Top Spot in U.S. News’ Best Family Beaches in the USA
U.S. News & World Report recently released a series of rankings for best summer vacations in a myriad of categories, and the Outer Banks ranked high on two of the included lists – the Best Beaches in the USA, and the Best Family Beaches in the USA. The Outer Banks earned the #1 spot in […]
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Sea Turtle Release on Ocracoke Island Draws a Crowd …WITH VIDEO
A dozen sea turtles that had completed their rehabilitation at the Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation (STAR) Center at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island were released on Ocracoke Island on Wednesday morning. Volunteers with the Network for Endangered Sea Turtles (NEST) transported the cold-stunned sea turtles to the Day Use Area on Ocracoke Island, […]
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Frisco Pier Operation Uses New Equipment for Piling Removal, but Project May Continue into the Fall By JOY CRIST
The contractor for the removal of the Frisco (aka Cape Hatteras) Pier has enlisted some heavy duty equipment to tackle the underwater pilings that remain close to shore, and to adapt to the rough weather that has been prevalent in the past few months. Using a large piece of equipment called a custom modified excavator […]
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