The piping plover is a federally protected species at Cape Hatteras, threatened due to habitat loss and a past demand for its feathers, used in hats in the 1900s.

Marisa Méndez, Senior Editor Cape Hatteras National Seashore stretches for more than 70 miles long and tempts visitors with its well-kept sands, picturesque lighthouses and rolling waves.

North Carolina’s iconic Outer Banks are famous for numerous things – most are nationally famous, some are world-famous: the ...

Cape Hatteras, NC —There are currently 4 sea turtle nests still developing at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. This year has seen the 6th highest number of nests recorded, which is pretty much ...

CAPE HATTERAS, N.C. (WITN) - After a winter storm, Cape Hatteras National Seashore has announced some reopenings across its facilities. After days of snow and ice removal from park roads and ...

CAPE HATTERAS, N.C. (WITN) - Three people were rescued after their sailboat encountered rough seas off Cape Hatteras. The U.S. Coast Guard used a MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter, and an HC-130 Hercules ...

A report from the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC was issued on Thursday at 7:24 p.m. for dense fog until 10 p.m. The alert is ...