Cape Lookout National Seashore Announces National Park Week and Junior Ranger Day

Date: April 23, 2008
Contact: Wouter Ketel, [phone] Ext. 3005

Harkers Island, N.C. -- Superintendent Russel J. Wilson invites the public to join Cape Lookout National Seashore in observance of National Park Week and Junior Ranger Day.

President Bush has proclaimed April 19 through 27 as National Park Week and encourages everyone to enjoy the natural wonders and inspirational history found in parks across the country. 

Junior Ranger Day is a special day during National Park Week for kids of all ages.  We invite you to bring your family to the Harkers Island Visitor Center for special Discovery Cart programs at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 26^th. We will also have Ocean Conservation Jr. Ranger Activity Guides, Jr. Ranger Gazettes and the Cape Lookout Jr. Ranger Activity Booklets. Come and help your child become a Jr. Ranger!

If you can’t make it to the park, become a WebRanger at https://www.nps.gov/webrangers.

The visitor center hours of operation are 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Sunday. For more information call 252- 728-2250.