Harkers Island,North Carolina. Acting Superintendent Charles Cranfield announces that the hours of operation and available facilities forCape LookoutNational Seashore are changing for the winter season. TheLightStationVisitorCenterand the museum in the lighthouse keepers' quarters will close for the season on November 20.
Ferry services will continue to operate as the weather permits. When planning a trip to the islands, call ahead to the ferry to verify its operational status.
TheHarkersIslandVisitorCenterwill remain open and its hours of operation are9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday. TheHarkersIslandVisitorCenterwill be closed for the holidays on December 25 and January 1. The 26 minute film, Ribbon of Sand, is shown daily upon request. The film is open captioned and individual listening units are available for assisted listening and audio description.
Did You Know?
The Scotch Bonnet is North Carolina's state shell. It is one of many that can be found along the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore.