February 09, 2012
Cape Hatteras National Seashore 2012 Campground Season
Outer Banks Group Superintendent Mike Murray announced today that Oregon Inlet, Frisco, and Ocracoke Campgrounds will open to the public on Friday, April 6, 2012.
February 07, 2012
Bodie Island Prescribed Burn Continues Today
Weather permitting, a second phase of the prescribed burn planned for the Bodie Island District of Cape Hatteras National Seashore will begin today, Tuesday, February 7, 2012.
February 06, 2012
2011 Reports Available to the Public on PEPC
Superintendent Mike Murray announced today that the Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CAHA) 2011 annual reports for protected species and law enforcement have been released and are available to the public on the PEPC website.
February 03, 2012
Bodie Island Prescribed Burn Begins
As part of the Outer Banks Group Fire Management Plan, a prescribed burn will begin today, Friday, February 03, 2012, in the Bodie Island District of Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
January 23, 2012
NPS Announces Prescribed Burn Planned for Bodie Island
Superintendent Mike Murray announced today that, weather and conditions permitting, between February 6 and February 15, 2012, National Park Service fire management staff, as part of the Outer Banks Group Fire Management Plan, will conduct a prescribed burn on Bodie Island within Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
January 23, 2012
Final Rule for ORV Use at Cape Hatteras National Seashore Published
The National Park Service (NPS) announces that the final rule document for the management of off-road vehicle (ORV) use at Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) has been published in the Federal Register. The rule can be found at: https://www.federalregister.gov/
January 20, 2012
Final Rule Posted for Viewing on ORV Use at Cape Hatteras National Seashore
The National Park Service (NPS) announces that the final rule document for the management of off-road vehicle (ORV) use at Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) has been posted for viewing on the Federal Register Public Inspection web page under “Regular Filing.” The rule can be found at: http://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection
January 18, 2012
Bodie Island Lighthouse Restoration Will Resume
Superintendent Mike Murray announced this week that a $1.89 million contract has been awarded to resume restoration of the famed Bodie Island Lighthouse located near Oregon Inlet. The National Park Service (NPS) Denver Service Center has issued a notice to proceed with the award of contract to the prime contractor, United Builders Group, LLC from New Bern, North Carolina.
November 08, 2011
Park Ranger Kenny Ballance Receives Regional Yount Award
Superintendent Mike Murray announced today that long-time Outer Banks Group employee Kenneth C. (Kenny) Ballance has received the 2011 National Park Service (NPS) Southeast Region Harry Yount Park Ranger Award.
September 09, 2011
Park Transitions to Regular Park Operations
Visitor facilities have reopened on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. The Outer Banks Group staff will return to regular Park operations beginning September 11, 2011
September 08, 2011
Ocracoke Island Visitor Center Open
Additional areas of the park have reopened in Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands.
September 02, 2011
Park opens Oregon Inlet Campground and Beach Ramp 4
the park will open Oregon Inlet Campground and Beach Ramp 4 to Oregon Inlet
September 01, 2011
Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands Remain Closed to General Public
The Park has reopened beaches and many ramps along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore but due to damage to roads and other infrastructure in this area, access to Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands remains unavailable to the General Public.
September 01, 2011
Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands Remain Closed to General Public - Update
Update- The Park continues efforts to reopen beaches and ramps along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore
August 31, 2011
Update - Park Opens Additional Ramps and Beach Areas
Update - National Park Service Facilities Resume Operations
August 30, 2011
Park opens additional Ramps and Beach areas
Superintendent Mike Murray announced today that efforts to open additional ramps to popular park beaches are moving forward.On Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches, all ocean and soundside beach areas have been evaluated for safe access for both pedestrians and vehicles.
May 05, 2011
National Park Service Beach Access Report for May 5, 2011
The Beach Access Report is issued every Thursday throughout the breeding season, and updated news will be reported weekly in bold, BLUE print. *All distances are approximate. The mileage is determined on a weekly basis using GIS data and is divided geographically by island this year. The weekly Beach Access Report is complemented by a Google Earth map, which is updated up to 5 times per week as access conditions change. The latest Google Earth beach access map can be viewed at: http://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/googleearthmap.htm. For more information, check the National Seashore’s website at: http://www.nps.gov.
April 29, 2011
Nighttime Driving Restriction on Cape Hatteras National Seashore Beaches begins May 1, 2011
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April 28, 2011
National Park Service Beach Access Report for April 28, 2011
The Beach Access Report is issued every Thursday throughout the breeding season, and updated news will be reported weekly in bold, BLUE print. *All distances are approximate. The mileage is determined on a weekly basis using GIS data and is divided geographically by island this year. The weekly Beach Access Report is complemented by a Google Earth map, which is updated up to 5 times per week as access conditions change. The latest Google Earth beach access map can be viewed at: http://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/googleearthmap.htm. For more information, check the National Seashore’s website at: http://www.nps.gov.
