Photo Gallery

Shackleford Banks Horses

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Cape Lookout National Seashore is home to a herd of more than 110 wild horses. These horses live on Shackleford Banks, the southernmost island in the park.

Sea Turtles

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Four species of sea turtles can be found in and around Cape Lookout National Seashore--Loggerheads, Leatherbacks, Kemps Ridleys, and Greens.

Shorebirds

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Over 200 species of birds can be found in and around Cape Lookout National Seashore at various times of the year. These are a few of the birds which have been seen in the area.

Cape Lookout Lighthouse

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Photos of the 1859 lighthouse, light apparatus, the buildings of the light station complex, and other related images.

Portsmouth Homecoming

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Every other year, the Friends of Portsmouth Island and Cape Lookout National Seashore host an old-fashioned homecoming in Portsmouth Village. Everyone is welcome to join in this celebration of history and community.

Scenery & Plants

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Plants and scenic views from Cape Lookout

Lighthouse at Night

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In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the second Cape Lookout lighthouse, the tower was illuminated at night for a month prior to the anniversary.

Portsmouth Village Audio Tour ...

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Photos, contemporary and historic, related to Stop 1 through Stop 11 of the Portsmouth Village audio tour.

Cabin Camps Photo Gallery

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The rustic rental cabins at Great Island (on South Core Banks) and Long Point (on North Core Banks) are a great way to get away from it all!

Island Creatures

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Discover some of the snakes, spiders, rabbits, and lizards which have adapted to life on these barrier islands.

Ocean and Shoreline Creatures

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View some of the many animals which can be found in the waters and along the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore.