Event
Let's Get Off the Beaten Path with a Ranger
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Fee:
Free. While there is no cost for the program, participants will need to purchase a ferry ticket to Shackleford Banks, leaving from Harkers Island. Round trip ferry reservations must be purchased in advance through Island Express Ferry Service. Please book the 11:30am ferry, and plan to take the 1:15pm pick up.Dates & Times
Date:
Friday, November 29, 2024
Time:
11:00 AM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Guided Tour
Hike
Walk
Please arrive to Harkers Island Visitor Center at by 11:00 to check in with the ferry, and the Park Ranger.
Description
Want to walk off some Thanksgiving calories while enjoying the great outdoors instead of sparring with shoppers over Black Friday deals? Join us for a Ranger led tour of Shackleford Banks!
Enjoy breath-taking wildlife and scenery as we walk across Shackleford Banks. Experience the area known as the submerge at low tide, when birds flock there to forage. Take in stunning views of the lighthouse from an unexpected vantage point. Watch in awe as the famous wild horses of Shackleford Banks roam the dunes in search of food, water, and shelter. Visitors are encouraged to bring their binoculars, spotting scopes and/or cameras to create memories throughout the tour. If you have none of these, that's okay. All are welcomed!
Space is limited to 10 people. Reserve your spot by calling the Harkers Island Visitor Center at 252-728-2250 x 0. While there is no cost for the program, participants will need to purchase a ferry ticket to Shackleford Banks, leaving from Harkers Island. Round trip ferry reservations must be purchased in advance through Island Express Ferry Service. Please book the 11:30am ferry, and plan to take the 1:15pm pick up.
This is considered a moderate walk. Plan to walk in loose sand, through shallow water, over mud flats and climb dunes. Sturdy, closed toe shoes that can get wet are highly recommended. Pack water, bug spray, and snacks!
Reservation or Registration: Yes
Space is limited to 10 people. Reserve your spot by calling the Harkers Island Visitor Center at 252-728-2250 x 0. While there is no cost for the program, participants will need to purchase a ferry ticket to Shackleford Banks, leaving from Harkers Island. Round trip ferry reservations must be purchased in advance through Island Express Ferry Service. Please book the 11:00am ferry, and plan to take the 1:15pm pick up.
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NPS Photo/S.Godin