http://www.nps.gov/caha News releases from Cape Hatteras National Seashore. en-us http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/beach-access-update-november-16-2009.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:21:04 EST The strong nor’easter that swept up the East Coast over the weekend has left impressive after effects in its path on the beaches of Cape Hatteras National Seashore.  Park visitors and ORV users will encounter noticeable differences in ocean beach and dune conditions and caution is advised.  http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/wright-brothers-national-memorial-volunteer-joe-hardman-celebrates-20-years-of-service.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:13:44 EST Since October 24, 1989, Joe Hardman has had a public calling to share his love of aviation history while working as a volunteer at Wright Brothers National Memorial.  His passion for the Wright brothers’ story and the first flight has inspired hundreds of thousands of National Park Service visitors. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/nps-offers-volunteer-training-for-sea-turtle-program.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:53:17 EST Cape Hatteras National Seashore is offering two volunteer training sessions for the “Sea Turtle Stranding” volunteer program’s 2009 and 2010 fall/winter sea turtle season.  Under the direction of Sea Turtle Biological Technician Michelle Bogardus, the goal of the Sea Turtle Volunteer in the Park (VIP) program is to respond to “cold stunned” stranded sea turtles along the ocean and soundside beaches of the National Seashore and adjacent communities. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/bodie-island-lighthouse-lens-work-progressing.htm Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:41:34 EST Cheryl Shelton-Roberts, along with ten other volunteers from the Outer Banks Lighthouse Society, worked with NPS contractor, Carolina Lighthouse Lens Works, and National Park Service volunteers this past week for several days carefully cleaning the prisms from the Bodie Island Lighthouse Fresnel lens.  http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/nps-beach-access-report-for-october-15-2009.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:02:32 EST This will be the last beach access report for the 2009 season. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/nps-beach-access-report-for-october-8-2009.htm Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:41:33 EST As of September 16th, 2009, in areas open to ORV use, night driving is allowed with a night driving permit.  There is no cost to the permit and permits are available online at http://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/nightbeachdrivingpermit.htm, all park Visitor Centers, Whalebone Information Center, Hatteras Weather Bureau Station, and local tackle shops.  Night beach driving permits will be required for off-road vehicle use (signed/dated by the driver and displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle) on all Cape Hatteras National Seashore ocean beaches between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. from September 16 to November 15.  For further information, please call (252) 473-2111 ext. 148. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/nps-beach-access-report-for-october-1-2009.htm Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:34:25 EST As of October 1, 2009, Cape Hatteras National Seashore staff have documented 103 turtle nests on the Seashore beaches and 21 sea turtle protection areas are still in place --4 in Bodie-Hatteras District, 11 in Hatteras District, and 6 on Ocracoke Island. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/beach-access-ramp-improvement-update.htm Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:31:30 EST Superintendent Mike Murray announced today that National Park Service (NPS) crews began repair work on Ramps 44 and 45 near the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse this week.  Park visitors can expect to see temporary closures of Ramp 44, Ramp 45 and the Interdunal Road between the two ramps. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/nps-offers-october-full-moon-tour-of-the-cape-hatteras-lighthouse.htm Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:21:50 EST As a very special experience for the visiting public and local communities, the National Park Service will be offering Full Moon Tours of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse the evening of October 4, 2009. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/nps-beach-access-report-for-september-24-2009.htm Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:29:16 EST As of September 23, 2009, Cape Hatteras National Seashore staff have documented 103 turtle nests on the Seashore beaches and 22 sea turtle protection areas are still in place -- 4 in Bodie-Hatteras District, 13 in Hatteras District, and 6 on Ocracoke Island. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/help-us-make-americas-best-idea-even-better.htm Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:14:15 EST Join the Outer Banks Group on September 26 for a Day of Service and Celebration. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/nps-celebrates-10th-anniversary-of-the-cape-hatteras-lighthouse-move.htm Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:02:49 EST Superintendent Mike Murray invites the general public to a special program on the grounds of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Friday, October 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon to recognize the 10th anniversary of the move of this extraordinary beacon.  The Lighthouse has served as an aid to navigation since 1870. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/lights-will-be-temporarily-extinguished-during-renovation-work.htm Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:23:53 EST Superintendent Mike Murray announced today that the familiar winking lights of Bodie Island and Ocracoke Lighthouses in Cape Hatteras National Seashore will be temporarily extinguished beginning September 28, 2009 until renovation work is completed. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/nps-beach-access-report-for-september-17-2009.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:33:25 EST Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches will be managed again this summer under the terms of the U.S. District Court approved consent decree.  Park visitors can expect to see resource closures for breeding shorebirds in effect to varying degrees from mid-March to mid-to-late-August and turtle nesting closures may occur until early November. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/nps-improvements-begin-on-hatteras-island-beach-access-ramps.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:02:39 EST Superintendent Mike Murray announced today that National Park Service (NPS) crews will begin repair work on several popular Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) beach access ramps on Hatteras Island this week.  The work is expected to begin this week and be completed by early October. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/nps-night-driving-beach-permits-available.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:22:13 EST Superintendent Mike Murray announced today that night beach driving permits will be required for off-road vehicle use on Cape Hatteras National Seashore ocean beaches between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., September 16 to November 15, 2009. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/vandalism-incident-results-in-expansion-of-turtle-protection-area-near-ramp-49.htm Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:59:12 EST A new vandalism incident has resulted in expanded buffers of a turtle protection area approximately 0.2 miles northeast of Ramp 49 in a section of beach that is open to off-road vehicles. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/nc-12-temporary-delays-on-bodie-island-expected-thursday-sept-3.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:23:58 EST Superintendent Mike Murray announced today that motorists may encounter temporary traffic delays on NC 12 in the Bodie Island section of the park from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Thursday, September 3, 2009.  Weather-permitting, the National Park Service (NPS) contractor, JMR Investments, will relocate the Bodie Island Lifesaving Station and the old Coast Guard Station structures from their current location to a nearby site on Bodie Island.  The new site is located west of the Coquina Beach parking area and the intersection of NC 12 and Lighthouse Bay Drive, approximately 0.6 linear miles south of the current location of the buildings. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/nps-announces-fall-visitor-center-lighthouse.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:06:01 EST On September 8th , the parks of the National Park Service Outer Banks Group (Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Wright Brothers National Memorial and Cape Hatteras National Seashore) will begin a fall schedule of interpretive programs and hours of operation for the parks’ visitor centers and the Cape Hatteras National Lighthouse. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/fourth-vandalism-incident-closes-ramp-23.htm Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:13:11 EST Deputy Superintendent Darrell Echols announced today that a fourth vandalism incident, the third in three days, occurred at Ramp 23 on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 resulting in the closure of the ramp near Salvo, NC in Cape Hatteras National Seashore.  The fourth incident of the same resource protection area marks an unprecedented situation for management of the off-road vehicle issue under the terms of the court ordered consent decree. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/nps-beach-access-report-for-august-20-2009.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:41:06 EST Strong surf conditions, high tides and rip currents are expected along the beaches of Cape Hatteras National Seashore over the next several days as Hurricane Bill continues a northern path in the Atlantic Ocean.  Portions of the beaches will experience heavy surf conditions and areas may be impassable during high tides.  Visitors may find closures of certain ramps and interdunal routes or experience areas of deep, standing water.  Visitors should exercise caution while traveling in the park.  Pay close attention to tide changes, surf and wind conditions. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/two-vandalism-incidents-at-ramp-23-result-in-expansion.htm Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:43:29 EST Two new vandalism incidents have resulted in expanded buffers at the Ramp 23 shorebird protection area in Cape Hatteras National Seashore.  The first incident, which occurred between the evening hours of Sunday, August 16 and dawn on Monday, August 17, 2009, was investigated by NPS law enforcement personnel and evaluated by park management.  The second incident occurred during the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 18, 2009 http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/nps-beach-access-report-for-august-13-2009.htm Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:56:31 EST Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches will be managed again this summer under the terms of the U.S. District Court approved consent decree.  Park visitors can expect to see resource closures for breeding shorebirds in effect to varying degrees from mid-March to mid-to-late-August and turtle nesting closures may occur until early November.  Shorebird pre-nesting closures have already been established at the inlets, Cape Point, and South Beach.  As soon as subsequent breeding activity is observed, the consent decree requires that automatic, non-discretionary buffers be implemented. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/national-aviation-day-celebration-a-family-fun-day.htm Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:07:48 EST Wednesday, August 19, 2009 will be a Family Fun Day at Wright Brothers National Memorial as the National Park Service celebrates National Aviation Day and Orville Wright’s 138th birthday.  http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/nps-implements-sea-turtle-nest-watch-volunteer-program.htm Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:01:10 EST Superintendent Mike Murray announced today the implementation of a new sea turtle “Nest Watch” volunteer program for the Cape Hatteras National Seashore 2009 summer/fall sea turtle season.  Under the direction of Sea Turtle Biological Technician Michelle Bogardus, the goal of the Volunteers in the Park (VIP) program is to ensure the successful hatching of sea turtle hatchlings as they emerge from their nests and make their way to the ocean. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/south-beach-on-hatteras-island-and-south-point-on-ocracoke-island.htm Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:09:13 EST Superintendent Mike Murray announced today the reopening of two off-road vehicle (ORV) areas in Cape Hatteras National Seashore over the weekend.  South Beach, near Buxton, NC on Hatteras Island reopened on Saturday, August 8, 2009 and South Point on Ocracoke Island reopened on Sunday, August 9, 2009.  Both areas are open to ORV traffic from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. daily.  The nighttime prohibition on beach driving is still in effect on all National Seashore beaches from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/beach-access-report-for-august-6-2009.htm Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:37:05 EST The Beach Access Report is issued every Thursday throughout the breeding season, and updated news will be reported weekly in bold, BLUE print.  **All distances are approximate.**  The weekly Beach Access Report is complemented by a Google Earth map, which is updated up to 5 times per week as access conditions change. The latest Google Earth beach access map can be viewed at:  http://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/googleearthmap.htm http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/student-participates-in-nps-youth-partnership-program.htm Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:17:23 EST The National Park Service (NPS) Outer Banks Group is working to provide college students an opportunity to learn about the NPS and gain valuable work experience.  This summer, Elizabeth City State University student D’Londa Lanier is doing just that at Wright Brothers National Memorial. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/access-update-for-cape-point-and-vandalism-incident-results.htm Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:23:08 EST Superintendent Mike Murray announced today the reopening of the east side of Cape Point in Cape Hatteras National Seashore near Buxton, NC to off-road vehicle (ORV) access effective immediately.  The area is now open to ORV traffic from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. daily.  The nighttime prohibition on beach driving is still in effect on all National Seashore beaches from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/nps-offers-full-moon-tour-of-the-cape-hatteras-lighthouse-for-august.htm Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:02:16 EST As a very special experience for the visiting public and local communities, the National Park Service will be offering Full Moon Tours of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse the evening of Wednesday, August 5, 2009. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/beach-access-report-july-23-2009.htm Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:52:25 EST The Beach Access Report is issued every Thursday throughout the breeding season, and updated news will be reported weekly in bold, BLUE print.  **All distances are approximate.**  The weekly Beach Access Report is complemented by a Google Earth map, which is updated up to 5 times per week as access conditions change. The latest Google Earth beach access map can be viewed at:  http://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/googleearthmap.htm http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/pedestrian-access-open-to-cape-point.htm Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:05:26 EST Superintendent Mike Murray announced today that the east side of Cape Point has reopened to pedestrian access, effective immediately, via a pedestrian access corridor that begins about 60 meters south of Ramp 44.  http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/outer-banks-group-volunteers-recieve-awards.htm Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:42:33 EST The National Park Service Outer Banks Group earlier honored three of its outstanding volunteers.  Steve Jones, Joe Hardman, and Jerry Raveling have each contributed over 5,000 hours to the Wright Brothers National Memorial, thus earning the Outer Banks Group Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/national-park-service-beach-access-report-for-july-16-2009.htm Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:29:06 EST Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches will be managed again this summer under the terms of the U.S. District Court approved consent decree.  Park visitors can expect to see resource closures for breeding shorebirds in effect to varying degrees from mid-March to mid-to-late-August and turtle nesting closures may occur until early November.  Shorebird pre-nesting closures have already been established at the inlets, Cape Point, and South Beach.  As soon as subsequent breeding activity is observed, the consent decree requires that automatic, non-discretionary buffers be implemented. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/nps-offers-july-7-full-moon-tour-of-the-cape-hatteras-lighthouse.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:12:00 EST As a very special experience for the visiting public and local communities, the National Park Service will be offering Full Moon Tours of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse the evening of Tuesday, July 7, 2009. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/beach-access-report-for-july-2-2009.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:05:45 EST The Beach Access Report is issued every Thursday throughout the breeding season, and updated news will be reported weekly in bold, BLUE print.  **All distances are approximate.**  The weekly Beach Access Report is complemented by a Google Earth map, which is updated up to 5 times per week as access conditions change. The latest Google Earth beach access map can be viewed at:  http://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/googleearthmap.htm http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/two-vandalism-incidents.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:22:57 EST Two new vandalism incidents have resulted in expanded buffers at shorebird protection areas in Cape Hatteras National Seashore.  Both incidents, discovered on the morning of Saturday, June 27, are being investigated by NPS law enforcement personnel, and were evaluated by park management on Monday, June 29, 2009. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/teacher-rangers-getting-to-know-our-national-parks.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:10:25 EST Six Teacher-Rangers who started work with the National Park Service Outer Banks Group last week are already in uniform and learning much about the Group’s parks; Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial.  These Teacher-Rangers are participating in the National Park Service Outer Banks Group’s very first Teacher-Ranger-Teacher developmental program. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/cape-hatteras-national-seashore-bodie-island-area-improvements.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:01:56 EST Superintendent Mike Murray announced today that plans for significant improvements at several sites in the Bodie Island area of Cape Hatteras National Seashore are proceeding as planned this summer.  Work has already begun on several of the projects and during the months of July and August, park visitors will see a variety of work being conducted in the area. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/federal-register-notice-published.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:52:35 EST A National Park Service (NPS) 60-day Notice of Intention to Request Clearance of Collection of Information for Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CAHA) was published in the Federal Register  on June 17, 2009 inviting public comment on a proposed renewal of an existing Information Collection Request. http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/beach-access-report-for-june-18-2009.htm Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:54:17 EST The Beach Access Report is issued every Thursday throughout the breeding season, and updated news will be reported weekly in bold, BLUE print.  **All distances are approximate.**  The weekly Beach Access Report is complemented by a Google Earth map, which is updated up to 5 times per week as access conditions change. The latest Google Earth beach access map can be viewed at:  http://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/googleearthmap.htm http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/beach-access-report-for-june-11-2009.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:36:01 EST The Beach Access Report is issued every Thursday throughout the breeding season, and updated news will be reported weekly in bold, BLUE print.  **All distances are approximate.**  The weekly Beach Access Report is complemented by a Google Earth map, which is updated up to 5 times per week as access conditions change. The latest Google Earth beach access map can be viewed at:  http://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/googleearthmap.htm http://www.nps.gov/caha/parknews/beach-access-report-for-may-28-2009.htm Thu, 28 May 2009 14:15:40 EST Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches will be managed again this summer under the terms of the U.S. District Court approved consent decree.  Park visitors can expect to see resource closures for breeding shorebirds in effect to varying degrees from mid-March to mid-to-late-August and turtle nesting closures may occur until early November.  Shorebird pre-nesting closures have already been established at the inlets, Cape Point, and South Beach.  As soon as subsequent breeding activity is observed, the consent decree requires that automatic, non-discretionary buffers be implemented.