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Horse Sense and Survival Horse Watching Walking Tour
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There is no cost to attend the tour. However, you do have to purchase your ferry tickets through Island Express Ferry Services at 252-728-7433Dates & Times
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Ferry will depart at 8:45 AM EST. Please arrive at 8:15 AM EST to check in with the park ranger.
Description
Join the park ranger who monitors the wild horses for a glimpse into their world. Walking difficulty is MODERATE. The horses roam far and wide so we'll be walking to find them. We will be climbing dune hills, walking in loose sand, ducking through shrubs and winding through prickly needlerush as we search for the horses. Wading through salt water to our knees and slogging through marsh mud to our ankles are also a possibility. Dress for the conditions, wear sturdy shoes that can get wet and muddy.
The tour will start at the Harkers Island Visitor Center, group meets at 8:15 AM and then boards the ferry for the east end of Shackleford Banks (near the lighthouse). The group will re-board the ferry at 12:25 for the return to Harkers Island arriving back at the Visitor Center at 1:00 PM.
Call the Cape Lookout Visitor Center on Harkers Island to ask questions and to make your reservations. phone: 252-728-2250 ext. 0
For more information about the tour, please go to Horse Sense and Survival Tours.
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Reservation or Registration: Yes
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NPS Photo/ Nate Toering
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