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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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Beach Fire Permits are required starting May 1, 2012
Beach Fire Permits are now required. These permits are free. Please check here for information on how to get your Beach Fire Permit More »
NPS Follows NC Statewide Ban on Open Fires for National Seashore Beaches
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Contact: Outer Banks Group, 252-473-5860
Acting Superintendent Mark Hardgrove announced today that Cape Hatteras National Seashore will comply with the North Carolina Division of Forest Resources' statewide ban on all open burning. All beach fires are temporarily banned from the beaches of the Seashore. Campground fires which are contained inside grills are permitted. The ban on open burning is necessary because of the dry weather conditions and an increase in fire activity statewide. Visitors are asked to dispose of used smoking materials properly and away from any combustible materials. Caution should be exercised while cooking outdoors and lit materials should be confined to grill apparatus. Additionally, visitors are reminded that fireworks are strictly prohibited in the National Seashore. By North Carolina law, the N.C. Division of Forest Resources' ban prohibits all open burning statewide, regardless of whether a permit was issued. --NPS-- |
Did You Know?
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.