News Release

Join a Ranger for an Evening at the Cape in September at Cape Lookout National Seashore

Date: August 21, 2019
Contact: B.G. Horvat, 252-838-8906

HARKERS ISLAND, NC – Cape Lookout National Seashore is pleased to announce the next installment of Evening at the Cape programming on Friday, September 6, and Saturday, September 7. The twilight Ranger-led excursions feature a ferry ride at dusk, and a chance to take in the view from the Cape Lookout Lighthouse around sunset.

Bring your camera and experience South Core Banks and the lighthouse as the Light Keepers did, in the dark of night.  Hear stories from the past as the day turns into night at your national seashore. “This is a great opportunity to witness your favorite beach under the calm of the starry sky,” notes Superintendent Jeff West.
 
Reservations are required for the programs, beginning on Saturday, August 24 at 10 A.M. EDT, at www.recreation.gov.  Each of the two tour nights will be able to accommodate a maximum of 40 total participants.
 
The cost of the program is $28 (price includes ferry fee) and is weather dependent. Please be sure to check your party in with the Ranger at 6:00 P.M., as the Ranger program begins promptly at 6:15 P.M.   All participants will travel together on a single ferry that departs from Harkers Island shortly after the program begins, and returns to Harkers Island by approximately 9:00 P.M. EDT.
 
Children joining the climb must be at least 44-inches tall and able to climb the steps on their own.  Children 12 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult (16 or older). Footwear is required as well. For more information, go to:  http://go.nps.gov/eveningatcape.htm.
 
There will be additional opportunities throughout the summer to participate in Evening at the Cape:
 
·         Friday, October 4
·         Saturday, October 5
(Tickets for October go on sale Saturday, September 21 at 10 A.M. EDT)