Pirates! (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM In the 1700’s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Outer Banks History (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Seashore Arts (Pre-register at the Hatteras Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Get in touch with your artistic side and create a lasting memory of the seashore. Bring a cotton t-shirt or pillow case to create a seashore-inspired masterpiece. Limited to 16 participants. Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers Quarters beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 hour. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Soundside Seining (Bodie Island Oregon Inlet Marina parking lot) 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Interested in learning about the Pamlico Sound and the creatures living there? Join a ranger and discover the wonders of the sound. We use seining nets to ‘seine’ or scoop creature from the water. Wear wading shoes. 1-1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Soundside Seining Ocracoke Island Oceanside Parking Lot) 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Interested in learning about the Pamlico Sound and the creatures living there? Join a ranger and discover the wonders of the sound. We use seining nets to ‘seine’ or scoop creature from the water. Wear wading shoes. 1-1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!!Handicapped Accessible more...
Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet Tour (Pre-register at Bodie Island Visitor Center) 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM The U.S. Coast Guard, and its predecessor, the U.S. Life-Saving Service, have a long and heroic history on the Outer Banks. Join us to tour an active U.S. Coast Guard Station. Limited to 20 participants. Pre-register at the Bodie Island Visitor Center beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Morning Bird Walk (Ocracoke Island Hatteras ferry parking lot) 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM The Outer Banks is well known for its abundant bird life. Come explore their beach and salt marsh haunts. Beginner and experienced birders welcomed. Binoculars are available. Sunscreen is recommended. 1 1/2 -2 hours. Free!! more...
Morning Bird Walk (Hatteras Island near Ramp 44) 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM The Outer Banks is well known for its abundant bird life. Come explore their beach and salt marsh haunts. Beginner and experienced birders welcomed. Binoculars are available. Sunscreen is recommended. 1 1/2 -2 hours. Free!! more...
Evening Campfire (Ocracoke Campground Beach) 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Spend an evening under the stars hearing stories of the Outer Banks. Topics may include shipwrecks, pirates, sea life, and legends. Bring a beach chair, a warm blanket, flashlight and bug spray. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Crabbing with a Ranger (Pre-register at Bodie Island Visitor Center) 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Learn all about blue crabs and try your hand at catching them! Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register, based on program location, at the Bodie Island or Ocracoke Island Visitor Center. Bring bait (raw fish or chicken parts) and wading shoes. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Night Lights (Hatteras Island old lighthouse site) 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM Leave your flashlights at home and experience the natural lights on the beach after dark. Join a ranger for a short walk to search the tide line for glowing marine plankton and the sky for planets and star constellations. Find out why protecting the dark of night is valuable to both people and wildlife. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Cast Netting (Pre-register at the Hatteras Island Visitor Center) 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Casting a net from shore is one of the oldest methods of fishing still practiced around the world today. Give it a try or just come to observe the action. You’re welcome to bring your own cast net. Wear wading shoes. Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers Quarters. beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Thursday 7/2/2009
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras ISland Visitor Center Pavilion) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Barrier Island Nature (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Banker Ponies (Ocracoke Island Pony Pen) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM The Banker Ponies are an Ocracoke must-see! Learn more about their mysterious origin, unique physical attributes, survival skills and the circumstances that led the National Park Service to care for them. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible. more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Outer Banks History (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Fish with a Ranger (Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea/Double Keepers Quarters) 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Learn the sport of surf casting and fishing. We have poles but you MUST bring the bait! Limited to 15 participants. Pre-register in person at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers Quarters beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 2 hours. Free!! more...
Evening Campfire (Coquina Beach) 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Spend an evening under the stars hearing stories of the Outer Banks. Topics may include shipwrecks, pirates, sea life, and legends. Bring a beach chair, a warm blanket, flashlight and bug spray. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Moonlight Climb (Hatteras Island) 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM Join us for a guided tour of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse…at NIGHT! You will need to pre-purchase Moonlight Climb tickets in person between 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the lighthouse ticket booth the day of the climb. Each program is limited to 15 participants. Tickets are nonrefundable and children must be at least 42” tall. Bring a flashlight - there are no lights inside the tower. For prices and climbing tips, see page 14. more...
Crabbing with a Ranger (Pre-register at Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Learn all about blue crabs and try your hand at catching them! Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register, based on program location, at the Bodie Island or Ocracoke Island Visitor Center. Bring bait (raw fish or chicken parts) and wading shoes. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Friday 7/3/2009
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their end off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and hear stories of those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Especially for Kids (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30-45 minutes. Free!!Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Pirates! (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM In the 1700’s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! more...
Soundside Snorkel (Pre-register at Hatteras Island Visitor Center) 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM It’s not the Caribbean, but the shallow waters of the Pamlico Sound are home to an array of small fish, shrimp, and crabs. Limited to 20 participants. Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers’ Quarters beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Outer Banks History (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Soundside Seining (Hatteras Island Sandy Bay soundside parking lot) 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Interested in learning about the Pamlico Sound and the creatures living there? Join a ranger and discover the wonders of the sound. We use seining nets to ‘seine’ or scoop creature from the water. Wear wading shoes. 1-1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Crabbing with a Ranger (Pre-register at Bodie Island Visitor Center) 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Learn all about blue crabs and try your hand at catching them! Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register, based on program location, at the Bodie Island or Ocracoke Island Visitor Center. Bring bait (raw fish or chicken parts) and wading shoes. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Night Lights (Ocracoke Island Lifeguard Beach Parking Lot) 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM Leave your flashlights at home and experience the natural lights on the beach after dark. Join a ranger for a short walk to search the tide line for glowing marine plankton and the sky for planets and star constellations. Find out why protecting the dark of night is valuable to both people and wildlife. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! more...
Banker Ponies (Ocracoke Island Pony Pen) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM The Banker Ponies are definitely an Ocracoke must-see! Learn more about their mysterious origins, unique physical attributes, survival skills, and the circumstances that led the Park Service to care for them. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible. more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Sunday 7/5/2009
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Outer Banks History (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30-45 minutes. Free!!Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM Countless ships have met their end off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and hear stories of those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Free!! more...
Banker Ponies (Ocracoke Island Pony Pen) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM The Banker Ponies are an Ocracoke must-see! Learn more about their mysterious origin, unique physical attributes, survival skills and the circumstances that led the National Park Service to care for them. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet Tour (Pre-register at Bodie Island Visitor Center) 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM The U.S. Coast Guard, and its predecessor, the U.S. Life-Saving Service, have a long and heroic history on the Outer Banks. Join us to tour an active U.S. Coast Guard Station. Limited to 20 participants. Pre-register at the Bodie Island Visitor Center beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Monday 7/6/2009
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Outer Banks History (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30-45 minutes. Free!!Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Pirates! (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM In the 1700’s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Soundside Snorkel (Pre-register at Museum of the Sea/Double Keepers` Quarters) 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Its not the Caribbean, but the shallow waters of the Pamlico Sound are home to an array of small fish, shrimp, and crabs. Limited to 20 participants. Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers Quarters beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Soundside Seining (Hatteras Island Haulover Day Use Area) 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Interested in learning about the Pamlico Sound and the creatures living there? Join a ranger and discover the wonders of the sound. We use seining nets to ‘seine’ or scoop creature from the water. Wear wading shoes. 1-1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Night Lights (Coquina Beach Bathhouse) 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM Leave your flashlights at home and experience the natural lights on the beach after dark. Join a ranger for a short walk to search the tide line for glowing marine plankton and the sky for planets and star constellations. Find out why protecting the dark of night is valuable to both people and wildlife. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Outer Banks History (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Countless ships have met their end off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and hear stories of those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras ISland Visitor Center Pavilion) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Pirates! (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM In the 1700’s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped accessible more...
Banker Ponies (Ocracoke Island Pony Pens) 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM The Banker Ponies are definitely an Ocracoke must-see! Learn more about their mysterious origins, unique physical attributes, survival skills, and the circumstances that led the National Park Service to care for them. Sunscreen is recommended. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Village Walking Tour (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Stroll through the streets of Ocracoke and discover the village. This ranger-led walk will cover approximately one mile and many of Ocracoke`s historic sites. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. 1-1 1/2 hours. Free!! more...
Fish with a Ranger (Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea/Double Keepers Quarters) 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Learn the sport of surf casting and fishing. We have poles but you MUST bring the bait! Limited to 15 participants. Pre-register in person at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers Quarters beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 2 hours. Free!! more...
Evening Campfire (Hatteras Island, Buxton Swim Beach) 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Spend an evening under the stars hearing stories of the Outer Banks. Topics may include shipwrecks, pirates, sea life, and legends. Bring a beach chair, a warm blanket, flashlight and bug spray. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Crabbing with a Ranger (Pre-register at Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Learn all about blue crabs and try your hand at catching them! Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register, based on program location, at the Bodie Island or Ocracoke Island Visitor Center. Bring bait (raw fish or chicken parts) and wading shoes. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Wednesday 7/8/2009
Pirates! (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM In the 1700’s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Outer Banks History (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Seashore Arts (Pre-register at the Hatteras Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Get in touch with your artistic side and create a lasting memory of the seashore. Bring a cotton t-shirt or pillow case to create a seashore-inspired masterpiece. Limited to 16 participants. Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers Quarters beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 hour. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Soundside Seining Ocracoke Island Oceanside Parking Lot) 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Interested in learning about the Pamlico Sound and the creatures living there? Join a ranger and discover the wonders of the sound. We use seining nets to ‘seine’ or scoop creature from the water. Wear wading shoes. 1-1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Soundside Seining (Bodie Island Oregon Inlet Marina parking lot) 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Interested in learning about the Pamlico Sound and the creatures living there? Join a ranger and discover the wonders of the sound. We use seining nets to ‘seine’ or scoop creature from the water. Wear wading shoes. 1-1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!!Handicapped Accessible more...
Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet Tour (Pre-register at Bodie Island Visitor Center) 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM The U.S. Coast Guard, and its predecessor, the U.S. Life-Saving Service, have a long and heroic history on the Outer Banks. Join us to tour an active U.S. Coast Guard Station. Limited to 20 participants. Pre-register at the Bodie Island Visitor Center beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Morning Bird Walk (Ocracoke Island Hatteras ferry parking lot) 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM The Outer Banks is well known for its abundant bird life. Come explore their beach and salt marsh haunts. Beginner and experienced birders welcomed. Binoculars are available. Sunscreen is recommended. 1 1/2 -2 hours. Free!! more...
Morning Bird Walk (Hatteras Island near Ramp 44) 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM The Outer Banks is well known for its abundant bird life. Come explore their beach and salt marsh haunts. Beginner and experienced birders welcomed. Binoculars are available. Sunscreen is recommended. 1 1/2 -2 hours. Free!! more...
Evening Campfire (Ocracoke Campground Beach) 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Spend an evening under the stars hearing stories of the Outer Banks. Topics may include shipwrecks, pirates, sea life, and legends. Bring a beach chair, a warm blanket, flashlight and bug spray. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Crabbing with a Ranger (Pre-register at Bodie Island Visitor Center) 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Learn all about blue crabs and try your hand at catching them! Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register, based on program location, at the Bodie Island or Ocracoke Island Visitor Center. Bring bait (raw fish or chicken parts) and wading shoes. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Night Lights (Hatteras Island old lighthouse site) 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM Leave your flashlights at home and experience the natural lights on the beach after dark. Join a ranger for a short walk to search the tide line for glowing marine plankton and the sky for planets and star constellations. Find out why protecting the dark of night is valuable to both people and wildlife. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Cast Netting (Pre-register at the Hatteras Island Visitor Center) 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Casting a net from shore is one of the oldest methods of fishing still practiced around the world today. Give it a try or just come to observe the action. You’re welcome to bring your own cast net. Wear wading shoes. Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers Quarters. beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Thursday 7/9/2009
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras ISland Visitor Center Pavilion) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Barrier Island Nature (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Banker Ponies (Ocracoke Island Pony Pen) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM The Banker Ponies are an Ocracoke must-see! Learn more about their mysterious origin, unique physical attributes, survival skills and the circumstances that led the National Park Service to care for them. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible. more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Outer Banks History (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Fish with a Ranger (Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea/Double Keepers Quarters) 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Learn the sport of surf casting and fishing. We have poles but you MUST bring the bait! Limited to 15 participants. Pre-register in person at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers Quarters beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 2 hours. Free!! more...
Evening Campfire (Coquina Beach) 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Spend an evening under the stars hearing stories of the Outer Banks. Topics may include shipwrecks, pirates, sea life, and legends. Bring a beach chair, a warm blanket, flashlight and bug spray. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Moonlight Climb (Hatteras Island) 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM Join us for a guided tour of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse…at NIGHT! You will need to pre-purchase Moonlight Climb tickets in person between 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the lighthouse ticket booth the day of the climb. Each program is limited to 15 participants. Tickets are nonrefundable and children must be at least 42” tall. Bring a flashlight - there are no lights inside the tower. For prices and climbing tips, see page 14. more...
Crabbing with a Ranger (Pre-register at Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Learn all about blue crabs and try your hand at catching them! Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register, based on program location, at the Bodie Island or Ocracoke Island Visitor Center. Bring bait (raw fish or chicken parts) and wading shoes. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Friday 7/10/2009
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their end off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and hear stories of those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Especially for Kids (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30-45 minutes. Free!!Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Pirates! (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM In the 1700’s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! more...
Soundside Snorkel (Pre-register at Hatteras Island Visitor Center) 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM It’s not the Caribbean, but the shallow waters of the Pamlico Sound are home to an array of small fish, shrimp, and crabs. Limited to 20 participants. Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers’ Quarters beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Outer Banks History (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Soundside Seining (Hatteras Island Sandy Bay soundside parking lot) 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Interested in learning about the Pamlico Sound and the creatures living there? Join a ranger and discover the wonders of the sound. We use seining nets to ‘seine’ or scoop creature from the water. Wear wading shoes. 1-1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Crabbing with a Ranger (Pre-register at Bodie Island Visitor Center) 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Learn all about blue crabs and try your hand at catching them! Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register, based on program location, at the Bodie Island or Ocracoke Island Visitor Center. Bring bait (raw fish or chicken parts) and wading shoes. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Night Lights (Ocracoke Island Lifeguard Beach Parking Lot) 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM Leave your flashlights at home and experience the natural lights on the beach after dark. Join a ranger for a short walk to search the tide line for glowing marine plankton and the sky for planets and star constellations. Find out why protecting the dark of night is valuable to both people and wildlife. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! more...
Banker Ponies (Ocracoke Island Pony Pen) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM The Banker Ponies are definitely an Ocracoke must-see! Learn more about their mysterious origins, unique physical attributes, survival skills, and the circumstances that led the Park Service to care for them. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible. more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Sunday 7/12/2009
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Outer Banks History (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30-45 minutes. Free!!Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM Countless ships have met their end off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and hear stories of those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Free!! more...
Banker Ponies (Ocracoke Island Pony Pen) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM The Banker Ponies are an Ocracoke must-see! Learn more about their mysterious origin, unique physical attributes, survival skills and the circumstances that led the National Park Service to care for them. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet Tour (Pre-register at Bodie Island Visitor Center) 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM The U.S. Coast Guard, and its predecessor, the U.S. Life-Saving Service, have a long and heroic history on the Outer Banks. Join us to tour an active U.S. Coast Guard Station. Limited to 20 participants. Pre-register at the Bodie Island Visitor Center beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Monday 7/13/2009
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Outer Banks History (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30-45 minutes. Free!!Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Pirates! (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM In the 1700’s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Soundside Snorkel (Pre-register at Museum of the Sea/Double Keepers` Quarters) 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Its not the Caribbean, but the shallow waters of the Pamlico Sound are home to an array of small fish, shrimp, and crabs. Limited to 20 participants. Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers Quarters beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Soundside Seining (Hatteras Island Haulover Day Use Area) 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Interested in learning about the Pamlico Sound and the creatures living there? Join a ranger and discover the wonders of the sound. We use seining nets to ‘seine’ or scoop creature from the water. Wear wading shoes. 1-1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Night Lights (Coquina Beach Bathhouse) 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM Leave your flashlights at home and experience the natural lights on the beach after dark. Join a ranger for a short walk to search the tide line for glowing marine plankton and the sky for planets and star constellations. Find out why protecting the dark of night is valuable to both people and wildlife. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Outer Banks History (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Countless ships have met their end off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and hear stories of those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras ISland Visitor Center Pavilion) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Pirates! (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM In the 1700’s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped accessible more...
Banker Ponies (Ocracoke Island Pony Pens) 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM The Banker Ponies are definitely an Ocracoke must-see! Learn more about their mysterious origins, unique physical attributes, survival skills, and the circumstances that led the National Park Service to care for them. Sunscreen is recommended. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Village Walking Tour (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Stroll through the streets of Ocracoke and discover the village. This ranger-led walk will cover approximately one mile and many of Ocracoke`s historic sites. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. 1-1 1/2 hours. Free!! more...
Fish with a Ranger (Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea/Double Keepers Quarters) 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Learn the sport of surf casting and fishing. We have poles but you MUST bring the bait! Limited to 15 participants. Pre-register in person at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers Quarters beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 2 hours. Free!! more...
Evening Campfire (Hatteras Island, Buxton Swim Beach) 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Spend an evening under the stars hearing stories of the Outer Banks. Topics may include shipwrecks, pirates, sea life, and legends. Bring a beach chair, a warm blanket, flashlight and bug spray. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Crabbing with a Ranger (Pre-register at Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Learn all about blue crabs and try your hand at catching them! Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register, based on program location, at the Bodie Island or Ocracoke Island Visitor Center. Bring bait (raw fish or chicken parts) and wading shoes. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Wednesday 7/15/2009
Pirates! (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM In the 1700’s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Outer Banks History (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Seashore Arts (Pre-register at the Hatteras Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Get in touch with your artistic side and create a lasting memory of the seashore. Bring a cotton t-shirt or pillow case to create a seashore-inspired masterpiece. Limited to 16 participants. Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers Quarters beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 hour. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Soundside Seining Ocracoke Island Oceanside Parking Lot) 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Interested in learning about the Pamlico Sound and the creatures living there? Join a ranger and discover the wonders of the sound. We use seining nets to ‘seine’ or scoop creature from the water. Wear wading shoes. 1-1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Soundside Seining (Bodie Island Oregon Inlet Marina parking lot) 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Interested in learning about the Pamlico Sound and the creatures living there? Join a ranger and discover the wonders of the sound. We use seining nets to ‘seine’ or scoop creature from the water. Wear wading shoes. 1-1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!!Handicapped Accessible more...
Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet Tour (Pre-register at Bodie Island Visitor Center) 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM The U.S. Coast Guard, and its predecessor, the U.S. Life-Saving Service, have a long and heroic history on the Outer Banks. Join us to tour an active U.S. Coast Guard Station. Limited to 20 participants. Pre-register at the Bodie Island Visitor Center beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Morning Bird Walk (Ocracoke Island Hatteras ferry parking lot) 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM The Outer Banks is well known for its abundant bird life. Come explore their beach and salt marsh haunts. Beginner and experienced birders welcomed. Binoculars are available. Sunscreen is recommended. 1 1/2 -2 hours. Free!! more...
Morning Bird Walk (Hatteras Island near Ramp 44) 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM The Outer Banks is well known for its abundant bird life. Come explore their beach and salt marsh haunts. Beginner and experienced birders welcomed. Binoculars are available. Sunscreen is recommended. 1 1/2 -2 hours. Free!! more...
Evening Campfire (Ocracoke Campground Beach) 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Spend an evening under the stars hearing stories of the Outer Banks. Topics may include shipwrecks, pirates, sea life, and legends. Bring a beach chair, a warm blanket, flashlight and bug spray. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Crabbing with a Ranger (Pre-register at Bodie Island Visitor Center) 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Learn all about blue crabs and try your hand at catching them! Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register, based on program location, at the Bodie Island or Ocracoke Island Visitor Center. Bring bait (raw fish or chicken parts) and wading shoes. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Night Lights (Hatteras Island old lighthouse site) 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM Leave your flashlights at home and experience the natural lights on the beach after dark. Join a ranger for a short walk to search the tide line for glowing marine plankton and the sky for planets and star constellations. Find out why protecting the dark of night is valuable to both people and wildlife. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Cast Netting (Pre-register at the Hatteras Island Visitor Center) 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Casting a net from shore is one of the oldest methods of fishing still practiced around the world today. Give it a try or just come to observe the action. You’re welcome to bring your own cast net. Wear wading shoes. Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers Quarters. beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Thursday 7/16/2009
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras ISland Visitor Center Pavilion) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Barrier Island Nature (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Banker Ponies (Ocracoke Island Pony Pen) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM The Banker Ponies are an Ocracoke must-see! Learn more about their mysterious origin, unique physical attributes, survival skills and the circumstances that led the National Park Service to care for them. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible. more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Outer Banks History (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Fish with a Ranger (Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea/Double Keepers Quarters) 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Learn the sport of surf casting and fishing. We have poles but you MUST bring the bait! Limited to 15 participants. Pre-register in person at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers Quarters beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 2 hours. Free!! more...
Evening Campfire (Coquina Beach) 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Spend an evening under the stars hearing stories of the Outer Banks. Topics may include shipwrecks, pirates, sea life, and legends. Bring a beach chair, a warm blanket, flashlight and bug spray. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Moonlight Climb (Hatteras Island) 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM Join us for a guided tour of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse…at NIGHT! You will need to pre-purchase Moonlight Climb tickets in person between 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the lighthouse ticket booth the day of the climb. Each program is limited to 15 participants. Tickets are nonrefundable and children must be at least 42” tall. Bring a flashlight - there are no lights inside the tower. For prices and climbing tips, see page 14. more...
Crabbing with a Ranger (Pre-register at Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Learn all about blue crabs and try your hand at catching them! Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register, based on program location, at the Bodie Island or Ocracoke Island Visitor Center. Bring bait (raw fish or chicken parts) and wading shoes. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Friday 7/17/2009
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their end off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and hear stories of those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Especially for Kids (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30-45 minutes. Free!!Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Pirates! (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM In the 1700’s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! more...
Soundside Snorkel (Pre-register at Hatteras Island Visitor Center) 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM It’s not the Caribbean, but the shallow waters of the Pamlico Sound are home to an array of small fish, shrimp, and crabs. Limited to 20 participants. Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers’ Quarters beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Outer Banks History (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Crabbing with a Ranger (Pre-register at Bodie Island Visitor Center) 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Learn all about blue crabs and try your hand at catching them! Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register, based on program location, at the Bodie Island or Ocracoke Island Visitor Center. Bring bait (raw fish or chicken parts) and wading shoes. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Soundside Seining (Hatteras Island Sandy Bay soundside parking lot) 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Interested in learning about the Pamlico Sound and the creatures living there? Join a ranger and discover the wonders of the sound. We use seining nets to ‘seine’ or scoop creature from the water. Wear wading shoes. 1-1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Night Lights (Ocracoke Island Lifeguard Beach Parking Lot) 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM Leave your flashlights at home and experience the natural lights on the beach after dark. Join a ranger for a short walk to search the tide line for glowing marine plankton and the sky for planets and star constellations. Find out why protecting the dark of night is valuable to both people and wildlife. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! more...
Banker Ponies (Ocracoke Island Pony Pen) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM The Banker Ponies are definitely an Ocracoke must-see! Learn more about their mysterious origins, unique physical attributes, survival skills, and the circumstances that led the Park Service to care for them. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible. more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Sunday 7/19/2009
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Outer Banks History (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30-45 minutes. Free!!Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM Countless ships have met their end off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and hear stories of those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Free!! more...
Banker Ponies (Ocracoke Island Pony Pen) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM The Banker Ponies are an Ocracoke must-see! Learn more about their mysterious origin, unique physical attributes, survival skills and the circumstances that led the National Park Service to care for them. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet Tour (Pre-register at Bodie Island Visitor Center) 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM The U.S. Coast Guard, and its predecessor, the U.S. Life-Saving Service, have a long and heroic history on the Outer Banks. Join us to tour an active U.S. Coast Guard Station. Limited to 20 participants. Pre-register at the Bodie Island Visitor Center beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Monday 7/20/2009
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Outer Banks History (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30-45 minutes. Free!!Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Pirates! (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM In the 1700’s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Soundside Snorkel (Pre-register at Museum of the Sea/Double Keepers` Quarters) 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Its not the Caribbean, but the shallow waters of the Pamlico Sound are home to an array of small fish, shrimp, and crabs. Limited to 20 participants. Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers Quarters beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Soundside Seining (Hatteras Island Haulover Day Use Area) 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Interested in learning about the Pamlico Sound and the creatures living there? Join a ranger and discover the wonders of the sound. We use seining nets to ‘seine’ or scoop creature from the water. Wear wading shoes. 1-1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Night Lights (Coquina Beach Bathhouse) 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM Leave your flashlights at home and experience the natural lights on the beach after dark. Join a ranger for a short walk to search the tide line for glowing marine plankton and the sky for planets and star constellations. Find out why protecting the dark of night is valuable to both people and wildlife. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Outer Banks History (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Countless ships have met their end off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and hear stories of those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras ISland Visitor Center Pavilion) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Pirates! (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM In the 1700’s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped accessible more...
Banker Ponies (Ocracoke Island Pony Pens) 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM The Banker Ponies are definitely an Ocracoke must-see! Learn more about their mysterious origins, unique physical attributes, survival skills, and the circumstances that led the National Park Service to care for them. Sunscreen is recommended. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Barrier Island Nature (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Village Walking Tour (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Stroll through the streets of Ocracoke and discover the village. This ranger-led walk will cover approximately one mile and many of Ocracoke`s historic sites. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. 1-1 1/2 hours. Free!! more...
Fish with a Ranger (Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea/Double Keepers Quarters) 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Learn the sport of surf casting and fishing. We have poles but you MUST bring the bait! Limited to 15 participants. Pre-register in person at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers Quarters beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 2 hours. Free!! more...
Evening Campfire (Hatteras Island, Buxton Swim Beach) 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Spend an evening under the stars hearing stories of the Outer Banks. Topics may include shipwrecks, pirates, sea life, and legends. Bring a beach chair, a warm blanket, flashlight and bug spray. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Crabbing with a Ranger (Pre-register at Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Learn all about blue crabs and try your hand at catching them! Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register, based on program location, at the Bodie Island or Ocracoke Island Visitor Center. Bring bait (raw fish or chicken parts) and wading shoes. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Wednesday 7/22/2009
Pirates! (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM In the 1700’s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Outer Banks History (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Seashore Arts (Pre-register at the Hatteras Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Get in touch with your artistic side and create a lasting memory of the seashore. Bring a cotton t-shirt or pillow case to create a seashore-inspired masterpiece. Limited to 16 participants. Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers Quarters beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 hour. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Soundside Seining (Bodie Island Oregon Inlet Marina parking lot) 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Interested in learning about the Pamlico Sound and the creatures living there? Join a ranger and discover the wonders of the sound. We use seining nets to ‘seine’ or scoop creature from the water. Wear wading shoes. 1-1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Soundside Seining Ocracoke Island Oceanside Parking Lot) 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Interested in learning about the Pamlico Sound and the creatures living there? Join a ranger and discover the wonders of the sound. We use seining nets to ‘seine’ or scoop creature from the water. Wear wading shoes. 1-1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!!Handicapped Accessible more...
Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet Tour (Pre-register at Bodie Island Visitor Center) 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM The U.S. Coast Guard, and its predecessor, the U.S. Life-Saving Service, have a long and heroic history on the Outer Banks. Join us to tour an active U.S. Coast Guard Station. Limited to 20 participants. Pre-register at the Bodie Island Visitor Center beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Morning Bird Walk (Ocracoke Island Hatteras ferry parking lot) 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM The Outer Banks is well known for its abundant bird life. Come explore their beach and salt marsh haunts. Beginner and experienced birders welcomed. Binoculars are available. Sunscreen is recommended. 1 1/2 -2 hours. Free!! more...
Morning Bird Walk (Hatteras Island near Ramp 44) 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM The Outer Banks is well known for its abundant bird life. Come explore their beach and salt marsh haunts. Beginner and experienced birders welcomed. Binoculars are available. Sunscreen is recommended. 1 1/2 -2 hours. Free!! more...
Evening Campfire (Ocracoke Campground Beach) 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Spend an evening under the stars hearing stories of the Outer Banks. Topics may include shipwrecks, pirates, sea life, and legends. Bring a beach chair, a warm blanket, flashlight and bug spray. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Crabbing with a Ranger (Pre-register at Bodie Island Visitor Center) 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Learn all about blue crabs and try your hand at catching them! Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register, based on program location, at the Bodie Island or Ocracoke Island Visitor Center. Bring bait (raw fish or chicken parts) and wading shoes. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Night Lights (Hatteras Island old lighthouse site) 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM Leave your flashlights at home and experience the natural lights on the beach after dark. Join a ranger for a short walk to search the tide line for glowing marine plankton and the sky for planets and star constellations. Find out why protecting the dark of night is valuable to both people and wildlife. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Cast Netting (Pre-register at the Hatteras Island Visitor Center) 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Casting a net from shore is one of the oldest methods of fishing still practiced around the world today. Give it a try or just come to observe the action. You’re welcome to bring your own cast net. Wear wading shoes. Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers Quarters. beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Thursday 7/23/2009
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras ISland Visitor Center Pavilion) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Barrier Island Nature (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Banker Ponies (Ocracoke Island Pony Pen) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM The Banker Ponies are an Ocracoke must-see! Learn more about their mysterious origin, unique physical attributes, survival skills and the circumstances that led the National Park Service to care for them. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible. more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Outer Banks History (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Fish with a Ranger (Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea/Double Keepers Quarters) 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Learn the sport of surf casting and fishing. We have poles but you MUST bring the bait! Limited to 15 participants. Pre-register in person at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers Quarters beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 2 hours. Free!! more...
Evening Campfire (Coquina Beach) 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Spend an evening under the stars hearing stories of the Outer Banks. Topics may include shipwrecks, pirates, sea life, and legends. Bring a beach chair, a warm blanket, flashlight and bug spray. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Moonlight Climb (Hatteras Island) 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM Join us for a guided tour of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse…at NIGHT! You will need to pre-purchase Moonlight Climb tickets in person between 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the lighthouse ticket booth the day of the climb. Each program is limited to 15 participants. Tickets are nonrefundable and children must be at least 42” tall. Bring a flashlight - there are no lights inside the tower. For prices and climbing tips, see page 14. more...
Crabbing with a Ranger (Pre-register at Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Learn all about blue crabs and try your hand at catching them! Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register, based on program location, at the Bodie Island or Ocracoke Island Visitor Center. Bring bait (raw fish or chicken parts) and wading shoes. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Friday 7/24/2009
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their end off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and hear stories of those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Especially for Kids (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30-45 minutes. Free!!Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Pirates! (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM In the 1700’s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! more...
Soundside Snorkel (Pre-register at Hatteras Island Visitor Center) 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM It’s not the Caribbean, but the shallow waters of the Pamlico Sound are home to an array of small fish, shrimp, and crabs. Limited to 20 participants. Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers’ Quarters beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Outer Banks History (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Crabbing with a Ranger (Pre-register at Bodie Island Visitor Center) 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Learn all about blue crabs and try your hand at catching them! Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register, based on program location, at the Bodie Island or Ocracoke Island Visitor Center. Bring bait (raw fish or chicken parts) and wading shoes. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Soundside Seining (Hatteras Island Sandy Bay soundside parking lot) 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Interested in learning about the Pamlico Sound and the creatures living there? Join a ranger and discover the wonders of the sound. We use seining nets to ‘seine’ or scoop creature from the water. Wear wading shoes. 1-1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Night Lights (Ocracoke Island Lifeguard Beach Parking Lot) 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM Leave your flashlights at home and experience the natural lights on the beach after dark. Join a ranger for a short walk to search the tide line for glowing marine plankton and the sky for planets and star constellations. Find out why protecting the dark of night is valuable to both people and wildlife. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! more...
Banker Ponies (Ocracoke Island Pony Pen) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM The Banker Ponies are definitely an Ocracoke must-see! Learn more about their mysterious origins, unique physical attributes, survival skills, and the circumstances that led the Park Service to care for them. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible. more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Sunday 7/26/2009
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Outer Banks History (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30-45 minutes. Free!!Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM Countless ships have met their end off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and hear stories of those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Free!! more...
Banker Ponies (Ocracoke Island Pony Pen) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM The Banker Ponies are an Ocracoke must-see! Learn more about their mysterious origin, unique physical attributes, survival skills and the circumstances that led the National Park Service to care for them. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet Tour (Pre-register at Bodie Island Visitor Center) 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM The U.S. Coast Guard, and its predecessor, the U.S. Life-Saving Service, have a long and heroic history on the Outer Banks. Join us to tour an active U.S. Coast Guard Station. Limited to 20 participants. Pre-register at the Bodie Island Visitor Center beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Monday 7/27/2009
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Outer Banks History (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30-45 minutes. Free!!Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Pirates! (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM In the 1700’s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Soundside Snorkel (Pre-register at Museum of the Sea/Double Keepers` Quarters) 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Its not the Caribbean, but the shallow waters of the Pamlico Sound are home to an array of small fish, shrimp, and crabs. Limited to 20 participants. Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers Quarters beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Soundside Seining (Hatteras Island Haulover Day Use Area) 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Interested in learning about the Pamlico Sound and the creatures living there? Join a ranger and discover the wonders of the sound. We use seining nets to ‘seine’ or scoop creature from the water. Wear wading shoes. 1-1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Night Lights (Coquina Beach Bathhouse) 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM Leave your flashlights at home and experience the natural lights on the beach after dark. Join a ranger for a short walk to search the tide line for glowing marine plankton and the sky for planets and star constellations. Find out why protecting the dark of night is valuable to both people and wildlife. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Outer Banks History (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Countless ships have met their end off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and hear stories of those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras ISland Visitor Center Pavilion) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Pirates! (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM In the 1700’s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped accessible more...
Banker Ponies (Ocracoke Island Pony Pens) 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM The Banker Ponies are definitely an Ocracoke must-see! Learn more about their mysterious origins, unique physical attributes, survival skills, and the circumstances that led the National Park Service to care for them. Sunscreen is recommended. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Barrier Island Nature (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Village Walking Tour (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Stroll through the streets of Ocracoke and discover the village. This ranger-led walk will cover approximately one mile and many of Ocracoke`s historic sites. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. 1-1 1/2 hours. Free!! more...
Fish with a Ranger (Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea/Double Keepers Quarters) 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Learn the sport of surf casting and fishing. We have poles but you MUST bring the bait! Limited to 15 participants. Pre-register in person at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers Quarters beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 2 hours. Free!! more...
Evening Campfire (Hatteras Island, Buxton Swim Beach) 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Spend an evening under the stars hearing stories of the Outer Banks. Topics may include shipwrecks, pirates, sea life, and legends. Bring a beach chair, a warm blanket, flashlight and bug spray. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Crabbing with a Ranger (Pre-register at Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Learn all about blue crabs and try your hand at catching them! Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register, based on program location, at the Bodie Island or Ocracoke Island Visitor Center. Bring bait (raw fish or chicken parts) and wading shoes. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Wednesday 7/29/2009
Pirates! (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM In the 1700’s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Outer Banks History (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Seashore Arts (Pre-register at the Hatteras Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Get in touch with your artistic side and create a lasting memory of the seashore. Bring a cotton t-shirt or pillow case to create a seashore-inspired masterpiece. Limited to 16 participants. Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers Quarters beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 hour. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Soundside Seining Ocracoke Island Oceanside Parking Lot) 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Interested in learning about the Pamlico Sound and the creatures living there? Join a ranger and discover the wonders of the sound. We use seining nets to ‘seine’ or scoop creature from the water. Wear wading shoes. 1-1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Soundside Seining (Bodie Island Oregon Inlet Marina parking lot) 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Interested in learning about the Pamlico Sound and the creatures living there? Join a ranger and discover the wonders of the sound. We use seining nets to ‘seine’ or scoop creature from the water. Wear wading shoes. 1-1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!!Handicapped Accessible more...
Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet Tour (Pre-register at Bodie Island Visitor Center) 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM The U.S. Coast Guard, and its predecessor, the U.S. Life-Saving Service, have a long and heroic history on the Outer Banks. Join us to tour an active U.S. Coast Guard Station. Limited to 20 participants. Pre-register at the Bodie Island Visitor Center beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Morning Bird Walk (Ocracoke Island Hatteras ferry parking lot) 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM The Outer Banks is well known for its abundant bird life. Come explore their beach and salt marsh haunts. Beginner and experienced birders welcomed. Binoculars are available. Sunscreen is recommended. 1 1/2 -2 hours. Free!! more...
Morning Bird Walk (Hatteras Island near Ramp 44) 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM The Outer Banks is well known for its abundant bird life. Come explore their beach and salt marsh haunts. Beginner and experienced birders welcomed. Binoculars are available. Sunscreen is recommended. 1 1/2 -2 hours. Free!! more...
Evening Campfire (Ocracoke Campground Beach) 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Spend an evening under the stars hearing stories of the Outer Banks. Topics may include shipwrecks, pirates, sea life, and legends. Bring a beach chair, a warm blanket, flashlight and bug spray. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Crabbing with a Ranger (Pre-register at Bodie Island Visitor Center) 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Learn all about blue crabs and try your hand at catching them! Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register, based on program location, at the Bodie Island or Ocracoke Island Visitor Center. Bring bait (raw fish or chicken parts) and wading shoes. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Night Lights (Hatteras Island old lighthouse site) 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM Leave your flashlights at home and experience the natural lights on the beach after dark. Join a ranger for a short walk to search the tide line for glowing marine plankton and the sky for planets and star constellations. Find out why protecting the dark of night is valuable to both people and wildlife. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Cast Netting (Pre-register at the Hatteras Island Visitor Center) 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Casting a net from shore is one of the oldest methods of fishing still practiced around the world today. Give it a try or just come to observe the action. You’re welcome to bring your own cast net. Wear wading shoes. Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers Quarters. beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Thursday 7/30/2009
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras ISland Visitor Center Pavilion) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Barrier Island Nature (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Banker Ponies (Ocracoke Island Pony Pen) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM The Banker Ponies are an Ocracoke must-see! Learn more about their mysterious origin, unique physical attributes, survival skills and the circumstances that led the National Park Service to care for them. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible. more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Outer Banks History (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Fish with a Ranger (Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea/Double Keepers Quarters) 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Learn the sport of surf casting and fishing. We have poles but you MUST bring the bait! Limited to 15 participants. Pre-register in person at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers Quarters beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 2 hours. Free!! more...
Evening Campfire (Coquina Beach) 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Spend an evening under the stars hearing stories of the Outer Banks. Topics may include shipwrecks, pirates, sea life, and legends. Bring a beach chair, a warm blanket, flashlight and bug spray. 1 hour. Free!! more...
Moonlight Climb (Hatteras Island) 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM Join us for a guided tour of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse…at NIGHT! You will need to pre-purchase Moonlight Climb tickets in person between 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the lighthouse ticket booth the day of the climb. Each program is limited to 15 participants. Tickets are nonrefundable and children must be at least 42” tall. Bring a flashlight - there are no lights inside the tower. For prices and climbing tips, see page 14. more...
Crabbing with a Ranger (Pre-register at Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Learn all about blue crabs and try your hand at catching them! Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register, based on program location, at the Bodie Island or Ocracoke Island Visitor Center. Bring bait (raw fish or chicken parts) and wading shoes. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Friday 7/31/2009
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their ruin off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, currents, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and about those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Handicapped Accessible more...
Graveyard of the Atlantic (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Countless ships have met their end off the Outer Banks. Learn how storms, shoals, war, and commerce have contributed to the wreckage and hear stories of those who risked their lives to save the victims. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Especially for Kids (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the days program. 30-45 minutes. Free!!Handicapped Accessible more...
Especially for Kids (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Hands-on activities allow kids to have fun while learning about the seashore. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible. more...
Pirates! (Ocracoke Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM In the 1700’s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! more...
Soundside Snorkel (Pre-register at Hatteras Island Visitor Center) 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM It’s not the Caribbean, but the shallow waters of the Pamlico Sound are home to an array of small fish, shrimp, and crabs. Limited to 20 participants. Pre-register at the Museum of the Sea Double Keepers’ Quarters beginning the Saturday prior to the program. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Outer Banks History (Bodie Island Visitor Center) 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Hear of life along the Outer Banks. Topics can include shipwrecks, Civil War, German U-boat, or hurricanes. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day’s program. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Barrier Island Nature (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Join a ranger for a talk about the wild side of the Outer Banks. Learn how to protect unique seashore resources such as nesting shorebirds and sea turtles and their precious habitats. Check at the visitor center to learn the topic of the day. 30-45 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible (may vary) more...
Pirates! (Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM In the 1700s pirates frequently visited the Outer Banks. Find out why the area was so attractive to pirates and how the golden age of piracy dramatically ended. 30 minutes. Free!! Handicapped Accessible more...
Crabbing with a Ranger (Pre-register at Bodie Island Visitor Center) 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Learn all about blue crabs and try your hand at catching them! Limited to 25 participants. Pre-register, based on program location, at the Bodie Island or Ocracoke Island Visitor Center. Bring bait (raw fish or chicken parts) and wading shoes. 1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Soundside Seining (Hatteras Island Sandy Bay soundside parking lot) 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Interested in learning about the Pamlico Sound and the creatures living there? Join a ranger and discover the wonders of the sound. We use seining nets to ‘seine’ or scoop creature from the water. Wear wading shoes. 1-1 ½ hours. Free!! more...
Night Lights (Ocracoke Island Lifeguard Beach Parking Lot) 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM Leave your flashlights at home and experience the natural lights on the beach after dark. Join a ranger for a short walk to search the tide line for glowing marine plankton and the sky for planets and star constellations. Find out why protecting the dark of night is valuable to both people and wildlife. 1 hour. Free!! more...
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Did You Know?
A piece of sea whip that washes up on the beach at Cape Hatteras National Seashore is not a plant, but the skeleton of a whole colony of animals.
A tiny animal lived in each hole on the yellow, orange or purple stems. It had a mouth, a stomach and eight tentacles to catch food.
