Visitors Can Watch a Live Sea Turtle Nest Excavation via National Seashore Hotline

  Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) is once again offering park visitors an opportunity to observe excavations of recently hatched sea turtle nests during the months of August and September. Information on upcoming excavations can be obtained through the annual program’s hotline at (252) 475-9629, which outlines any upcoming excavation events along Hatteras and Ocracoke […]

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After Numerous Obstacles, Emergency Ferry Channel Slated to be Dredged in Early August

After numerous obstacles and setbacks, the pieces are coming together for the emergency ferry channel between Rodanthe and Stumpy Point to be dredged during the first part of August. The ferry channel provides emergency transportation in the event of N.C. Highway 12 road closures north of Rodanthe, and is a lifeline for island residents in […]

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CHNS Investigating Multiple Reports of Vandalized Vehicle Tires

National Park Service Rangers at Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) are investigating multiple reports of tires being intentionally punctured at parking areas on Bodie and Hatteras islands. Between July 11 and July 21, owners of seven different vehicles reported puncture damage to their tires. Five out of the seven vandalized vehicles were Jeep Wranglers, and in most […]

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SUVs Had Their Tires Slashed at Beach Access on Hatteras Island, Kill Devil Hills

Multiple reports have been filed with law enforcement in recent days of tires being slashed on sport utility vehicles parked at a beach access in Kill Devil Hills and on Hatteras Island. The Kill Devil Hills incident happened on Wednesday sometime between 3:30 and 4:15 p.m. at the Raleigh Street access. All four tires on […]

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Ocean Safety Cards Coming to Local Businesses, Visitors’ Centers

Ocean safety information cards and stickers are being distributed to visitors’ centers and local businesses throughout the Cape Hatteras National Seashore to increase awareness about dangerous ocean conditions, and the text-based alert system that helps keep the public informed about current risks. The cards and stickers were created through a partnership of Outer Banks Forever, […]

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