Explore hatteras island at its natural best with a visit to the pea island national wildlife refuge. Visitors are drawn to its beaches to discover the unique natural, cultural, and. The nations first national seashore, cape hatteras national seashore was established in 1937 to preserve significant segments of unspoiled barrier islands along north carolinas stretch of the atlantic coast. Cape hatteras national seashore 46375 lighthouse road cape hatteras light station. Its most iconic element, the cape hatteras lighthouse, was first built in 1803. Included within this section of barrier islands along n. For thousands of years these barrier islands have survived onslaughts of wind and sea. Cape hatteras national seashore page 2 legends of america. Cape hatteras national seashore page 2 shop americas. Buy cape hatteras national seashore 9781467123075 9781531674274. Cape hatteras national seashore, north carolina library. Hatteras is a mix of natural world and vacationland. Barrier islands are narrow, lowlying landforms which parallel ocean coasts, are separated from the mainland, and are constantly moving and reshaping in response to storms, ocean. Barrier islands are narrow, lowlying landforms which parallel ocean coasts, are separated from the mainland, and are constantly.
Local history books on north carolina arcadia publishing. More than 60 percent of the island is in its almostnatural barrier island state, thanks to the protection of the cape hatteras national seashore and pea island national wildlife refuge. Visitors are drawn to its beaches to discover the unique natural, cultural, and recreational opportunities of the outer banks. Cape hatteras national seashore, embracing the southern portion of bodie island and nearly all of hatteras and ocracoke islands to the south, contains some 28,500 acres and more than 70 miles of unbroken ocean frontage on north carolinas outer banks. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Wow, we had the best of times and the most stressful of times trying to experience cape hatteras national seashore as we had planned. Hatteras island is the perfect combination of natural world and vacation world.
People who have visited the nearby cape hatteras national seashore and have been bothered by crowds and the heavily developed character of the parks vicinity are delighted when they visit cape lookout and find that this more isolated park has a remarkably pristine character. Hatteras island, nc photo tours and travel information. Authorized as the first national seashore by congress in 1937, cape hatteras national seashore was established in 1953 and formally dedicated. Barrier islands are narrow, lowlying, dynamic landforms which parallel ocean coasts, are separated from the mainland, and are constantly moving and reshaping in response to storms. Covering miles of cape hatteras national seashore land, this attraction is hard to miss, although there arent many giant signs, hotels or businesses to point the way. Cape hatteras national seashore national parks conservation. Douglas stover served as cultural resources manager and historian at cape hatteras national seashore and, after 32 years, retired from the national park service in 20. Hours can change, so before making travel plans always check the official cape hatteras national seashore s operating hours and seasons web page for the latest schedule. List of national lakeshores and seashores of the united. The islands that make up the seashore have been home to native americans, farmers, watermen, slaves, lighthouse keepers, surfmen, and many others who continue to shape the heritage of the area.
I think i have, and those who come to cape hatteras national seashore might even consider me to be some kind of guardian angel. From the lighthouses to the lifesaving stations, im not really looking to fill. Long stretches of beach, sand dunes, marshes, and maritime forests create a unique environment where wind and waves shape the topography. Fessendens wireless station on cape hatteras, 1902. Cape hatteras national seashore, north carolina images of. Cape hatteras national seashore national park foundation. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. Cape hatteras national seashore images of america kindle edition by stover, doug. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Cape hatteras national seashore how the nations first. Cape hatteras national seashore information from the sea turtles nesting on sandy beaches to the deer seeking shelter in the maritime woods, the seashore provides a home and habitat for creatures large and small, on land and in the water a rich variety of plant and animal life.
There was political arm twisting, incompetence, and rampant. The nations first national seashore, cape hatteras national seashore was. Buy cape hatteras national seashore book online at best prices in india on. Beach and sound access ramps, campgrounds, nature trails, and lighthouses can be found and explored on all three islands. Cape hatteras national seashore, north carolina contributor names united states. Our north carolina books help you discover the most important events in the states history, its culture, and its. Cape hatteras national seashore hatteras island visitor. Cape hatteras national seashore, north carolina depths shown by gradient tints.
Barrier islands are narrow, lowlying, dynamic landforms which parallel ocean coasts, are separated from the. Cape hatteras national seashore protects parts of three barrier islands. Cape hatteras national parks conservation association. A 127word voice message was sent from the cape hatteras transmitter tower to roanoke island. The 1936 park, parkway, and recreational area study act gave the park service a framework to designate and protect a wider variety of resources that included recreational land use. Cape hatteras national seashore showcases the rich natural and cultural heritage of americas first national seashore. Buy cape hatteras national seashore book online at low. Cape hatteras national seashore is a united states national seashore which preserves the.
Capturing cape hatteras a night under the stars of the. I have just modified 3 external links on cape hatteras national seashore. This national park service unit also includes the majestic bodie island, cape hatteras, and ocracoke lighthouses. Cape hatteras national seashore, the nations first national seashore, was established to preserve significant segments of unspoiled barrier islands along north carolinas stretch of coast of the atlantic ocean. While not always a national seashore and therefore managed and maintained under the federal government. Cape hatteras national seashore was authorized by congress on august 17, 1937, and established on january 12, 1953.
The outer banks are a group of barrier islands on the north carolina coast that separate. The creation and establishment of cape hatteras national seashore. Map, available online, north carolina, cape hatteras. He served as author and editor of several publications and historical studies. Amidst all the concerns of the spreading corona virus. Cape hatteras national seashore shop americas national parks. By march of 1902, fessenden had demonstrated a successful transmission and reception of voice with the devices he had created.
How it became the nations first national seashore is a tale that took more than 25 years to complete. It is the only campground at cape hatteras national seashore that is open yearround. Visitors will also find a rich diversity of plant and animal life, including more than 360 documented bird species, and a range of historical sites commemorating. Adventure, explore, discover americas national parks. The hatteras island visitor center is open daily, except for christmas, from 9 am to 5 pm. There is a photo book available at the bodie island lighthouse that provides views of the inside of the lighthouse and views from the top of the lighthouse for anyone unable to climb. The outer banks group of the national park service is ramping up their digital presence this week to provide meaningful ways for the public to virtually connect and learn from these amazing parks. One of the visitor centers in is located in the historic bodie island lighthouse double keepers quarters at the end of a short park road off of. Adventure, explore, discover americas national parks reed, jennifer on. Today, history lives on in the determination of the area people, the culture.
A large area of the outer banks is part of a national park, called the cape hatteras national seashore. The area now known as cape hatteras national seashore has a long and rich heritage. Congress authorized cape hatteras national seashore in august 1937, and president roosevelt signed the bill before visiting roanoke island. Capturing cape hatteras is a timelapse of the milky way, crescent moon, and sunrise on march 20th, 2020. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading cape hatteras national seashore images of america. Cape hatteras national seashore legends of america. It is a place for recreation, immersion in nature and inspiration for humans as well as a safe haven for a variety of wildlife. Cape hatteras national seashore in north carolina was dedicated as the first national seashore in 1937. Cape hatteras national seashore is a united states national seashore which preserves the portion of the outer banks of north carolina from bodie island to ocracoke island, stretching over 70 miles 110 km, and is managed by the national park service. There was political arm twisting, incompetence, and rampant speculation. As the nations first national seashore, it encompasses 30,000 acres and crosses three islands, bodie, hatteras, and ocracoke, for approximately 70 miles.
Cape hatteras national seashore oregon inlet campground. This national seashore has important historical significance. Spending time on the sandy beaches of cape hatteras national seashore is a memorable experience, no matter your activity level. The first national seashore in the country, cape hatteras national seashore stretches more than 70 miles along parts of three islands. Bodie island just south of nags head, hatteras island and ocracoke island. Cape hatteras national seashore hatteras island 2020.
Ethnohistorical description of the eight villages adjoining cape hatteras national seashore and interpretive themes of history and heritage, vol. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The cape hatteras national seashore s cape point, a beach in buxton that is 4wd accessible and is located at the veritable point of hatteras island, has a longstanding reputation as being the best surf fishing beach on the east coast, although virtually any stretch of shoreline can serve. Ethnohistorical description of the eight villages adjoining cape hatteras national seashore and interpretive themes of history and heritage. Exploring cape hatteras and cape lookout national seashores exploring series. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
The official cape hatteras national seashore facebook page. It is also the only campground at cape hatteras national seashore to have a group campsite. The national park service is modifying its operations on a parkbypark basis in accordance. Visit the eastern national online bookstore cape hatteras national seashore cooperating association, eastern national, currently operates educational retail outlets in the seashore and in 30 states, from maine to the caribbean. There are no elevators in either the bodie island or the cape hatteras lighthouses. Exploring cape hatteras and cape lookout national seashores exploring series harrison, molly on. Cape hatteras light is a lighthouse located on hatteras island in the outer banks in the town of buxton, north carolina and is part of the cape hatteras national seashore. Bodie island, hatteras island, and ocracoke island. Oregon inlet campground can accommodate tent campers, rvs, and other selfcontained sleeping vehicles up to 40 feet long. Images for this book were collected from national park service archives. The seashore is a haven for wildlife and recreational beachgoers.