• Cape Lookout Lighthouse from Barden Inlet

    Cape Lookout

    National Seashore North Carolina

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Junior Ranger Day

Junior Ranger Patch

Date: Saturday, April 21th
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Experience the seashore through Ranger led programs and earn the limited edition Junior Ranger Day items such as patches, badges, and certificates as you learn about the plants, animals, and people who have weathered the storms of Cape Lookout.

All activities are free to the public and will take place at Shell Point across from the Harkers Island Visitor Center.

Groups are asked to contact the park (252-728-2250 or e-mail us) to let us know how many people you plan to bring.

More information on the Junior Ranger program at Cape Lookout can be found on the Junior Ranger page.

 

2012 activity schedule 

Activity

Description

 Time
Kite Flying The ever present wind of Cape Lookout is a great place to enjoy flying kites. Bring a kite from home or create a new one. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Surf Rescue Drills Experience the thrill of being in the historic Life-Saving Service by learning some Surf Rescue Drills. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Nature Hike and Scavenger Hunt Eggs can be found anywhere. See how many you can find on our nature hike. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bells and Whistles Get an inside look at the boats and vehicles used by Law Enforcement Rangers and local firemen. 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

 

All Day Activities 

Activity

Description
Junior Ranger Adventures Hands on activities are a great way to explore Cape Lookout National Seashore.
Seaside Treasure ID Found it on the beach but don't know what it is? Bring it to us: we'll discover it's identity together.
Ranger Photo Opportunity Ever want to be a ranger? Put your face on the body and get your picture taken.
Cast and Catch Practice your aim while casting for plastic fish.
Seaside Crafts Nature provides supplies to make fun and challenging crafts to take home.
Ranger Dress-up Dress up like one of the many different types of rangers.

Did You Know?

Portsmouth Life-Saving Station crew pose in their surfboat.

"You have to go out, you don't have to come back" was the unofficial motto of the U.S. Life-Saving Service. The Life-Saving Service rescued shipwreck victims from stations located in Portsmouth, and on Core Banks and Cape Lookout. Cape Lookout National Seashore More...