While the total removal of the Frisco (or Cape Hatteras) Pier is currently on hold due to the beginning of the sea turtle nesting and hatching season, the parking lot that borders the former structure has re-opened to the public this week. The parking area was closed for the duration of the project, which began […]
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Reprinted from the Ocracoke Observer Reprinted from the Ocracoke Observer Reprinted from the Ocracoke Observer An unbelievable amount of talent was on display at the first annual Ocracoke Waterfowl Festival April 21. That was the observation of Frank and Barbara Davide of Little Egg Harbor, N.J. “It’s a great show,” Frank said, noting that while […]
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First, we flew to Germany, then Switzerland, and then Austria. In Germany, we visited the Heidelberg Castle, which was beautiful and had a quite magnificent view, as well as Neuschwanstein, which is one of the most visited castles in Europe and which was the inspiration for Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. We also went to many […]
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2018 is a unique year on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands, as there are several landmark events in local history that are reaching some impressive milestones this summer and fall. August 16 marks the 100th anniversary of the Rescue of the Mirlo – one of the most notable rescues in Life-Saving Station history – while November […]
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On the anniversary of the sinking of two allied ships, two ceremonies are held to honor the sixty-three foreign sailors who gave their lives during World War II, while protecting the coast of the United States. In remembrance, representatives of the U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Navy, Canadian Navy, British Royal Navy and National […]
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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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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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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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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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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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