Photos of the Week
Off-road vehicle access to Cape Point resumed yesterday morning.
The new restroom facility at the Ocracoke Beach Access opened last weekend.
Seashore Updates
- Cape Hatteras National Seashore experienced the second-highest level of June visitation since the establishment of the Seashore in 1953. Last month’s visitation is an increase of almost 4% over last June. [News Release]
- Park Rangers will be on the Ocracoke passenger ferry providing park information and an interpretive program to ferry riders on Wednesdays and Saturdays on the 9:30 a.m. Hatteras departure and the 2:30 p.m. Ocracoke departure. Once on Ocracoke Island, the rangers will provide informal interpretive programs at the visitor center and Ocracoke Lighthouse until they need to depart for the 2:30 p.m. ferry.
- 160 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 shorebird and sea turtle nesting activities 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.
- It is 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.
- 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.