• Brown Pelican taking off.

    Cape Hatteras

    National Seashore North Carolina

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  • New Off Road Vehicle Regulations

    New off road vehicle (ORV) regulations are now in effect. Please check here for information on how to get your ORV permit More »

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For Teachers

Lumbee Students
Students from a regional Lumbee tribe visit the national seashore as part of America's Best Classroom.
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Think of your National Parks as off-site classrooms! Cape Hatteras National Seashore provides a wealth of learning opportunites from barrier island ecology to North Carolina history. So whether you're bringing your class to the park or are looking for materials to use in the classroom, explore our website to discover our various educational opportunities.

  • Teacher resources from other national park sites Teacher resources from other national park sites

    are available on-line!

  • The Roanoke Revisited Heritage Education Program The Roanoke Revisited Heritage Education Program

    provides educational materials about Fort Raleigh NHS.

  • Reservations for School Groups . . . Reservations for School Groups . . .

    how to arrange a field trip to the Seashore Read More

Did You Know?

Giant Water Flea

This is not a space alien, even though it has a transparent body, wings, and a very large eye.  Giant water fleas grow up to 2 cm long, and are a food source for small fish that shelter in the sound. 

You can swim with them in the sound-side waters off Cape Hatteras National Seashore.