Photos of the Week
Access to South Point on Ocracoke Island was fully restored on Tuesday afternoon.
White-tailed deer frolics behind primary dune north of Ramp 30 on Hatteras Island.
Seashore Updates
- With 451,849 recreational visits last month, Cape Hatteras National Seashore experienced the highest level of July visitation since 2003, and the fourth-highest level of July visitation since the establishment of the Seashore in 1953. Last month’s visitation is an increase of almost 3% over last July.
- It is very important for all beach visitors to check the rip current forecast before heading to the beach. Go to: www.weather.gov/beach/mhx. Visitors can also sign up for ocean safety text messages by texting ‘Join OBXBeachConditions’ to 30890. Text ‘STOP’ to 30890 when you no longer want to receive updates.
- 220 sea turtles have nested on seashore beaches this season, so far. Be on the lookout for nesting female sea turtles and report any sightings to our hotline at 252-216-6892. To learn about upcoming sea turtle nest excavations, call 252-475-9629.
- All sea turtle and shorebird nesting numbers are listed at http://go.nps.gov/fieldsummary.
- Looking for the status of Cape Hatteras National Seashore facilities and services? Visit www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/operational-status-report.htm. The Operational Status Report provides the most up-to-date information and conditions for Cape Hatteras
- Visitors should practice the Three W’s – Wear. Wait. Wash. Wear a cloth face covering when social distancing cannot be maintained. Wait 6 feet apart. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer.