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Wildlife closures on Cape Lookout

All nesting activity has been completed for 2009. All seasonal and temporary beach closure areas have been reopened to motor vehicles. 

Areas remaining closed to motor vehicles are the permanent clsoure areas of Shackleford Banks, Ramp 41a to Ramp 41b (lighthouse swim beach) and Power Squadron Spit west of the Jetty.

This is the last update for 2009. Next updates will be posted in May 2010 with the beginning of the nesting season.

Information is correct as of November 19, 2009.
Portsmouth villagers stand on the steps of their newly completed church in 1915.  

Did You Know?
Portsmouth Village had as many as 685 people living there near its height in 1860. Buildings still standing there today include a church, Life-Saving Station, post office and school. Cape Lookout National Seashore

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Last Updated: November 20, 2009 at 10:40 EST