Life on a Barrier Island

Wars, hurricanes, winds, and ocean currents have all had impacts on the shores of Cape Hatteras. Join us to learn about the forces of change and the captivating world of life on an island. 

Meet at Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion

Bodie Island Lighthouse Climb

Available for purchase on recreation.gov. Lighthouse climbing ticket sales are available starting the day of the climb at 7:00am, with climbs available every 20 minutes 9:00am – 5:00pm.

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse: Reflect on the Past, Preserve for the Future

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel and learn about current restoration efforts.

Meet at Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion

Bodie Island Lighthouse: Lighting the Way for over 150 Years

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel.

Meet on the back porch of the Double Keeper's Quarters.

Life on a Barrier Island

Wars, hurricanes, winds, and ocean currents have all had impacts on the shores of Cape Hatteras. Join us to learn about the forces of change and the captivating world of life on an island. 

Meet at Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion

Banker Ponies

Come meet the ponies who once roamed as a wild herd and learn about their living history on Ocracoke Island.

Meet outside of the Pony Pens - 8 miles from the Discovery Center.

Bodie Island Lighthouse Climb

Available for purchase on recreation.gov. Lighthouse climbing ticket sales are available starting the day of the climb at 7:00am, with climbs available every 20 minutes 9:00am – 5:00pm.

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse: Reflect on the Past, Preserve for the Future

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel and learn about current restoration efforts.

Meet at Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion

The Ocracoke Lighthouse: Celebrating Over 200 Years of Service

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel and the keepers that kept the light burning.

Meet on the boardwalk of the Ocracoke Lighthouse.

Bodie Island Lighthouse: Lighting the Way for over 150 Years

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel.

Meet on the back porch of the Double Keeper's Quarters.

Life on a Barrier Island (Ocracoke)

Wars, hurricanes, winds, and ocean currents have all had impacts on the shores of Cape Hatteras. Join us to learn about the forces of change and the captivating world of life on an island.

Meet outside of the Ocracoke Discovery Center.

Life on a Barrier Island

Wars, hurricanes, winds, and ocean currents have all had impacts on the shores of Cape Hatteras. Join us to learn about the forces of change and the captivating world of life on an island. 

Meet at Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion

Bird Walk (Ocracoke)

An introduction to the birds of Ocracoke. Meet winged residents and those traveling the Atlantic Flyway. Binoculars are available.

Meet outside at the beach access parking lot adjacent to the NPS Ocracoke Campground.

Surf Fish with a Ranger

Ever wanted to try your hand at surf fishing? We bring the poles, you bring the bait!Call (252) 475-9603 to pre-register beginning at 9:00am the Saturday prior to the program.  

Hatteras Island

Bodie Island Lighthouse Climb

Available for purchase on recreation.gov. Lighthouse climbing ticket sales are available starting the day of the climb at 7:00am, with climbs available every 20 minutes 9:00am – 5:00pm.

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse: Reflect on the Past, Preserve for the Future

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel and learn about current restoration efforts.

Meet at Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion

The Ocracoke Lighthouse: Celebrating Over 200 Years of Service

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel and the keepers that kept the light burning.

Meet on the boardwalk of the Ocracoke Lighthouse.

Bodie Island Lighthouse: Lighting the Way for over 150 Years

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel.

Meet on the back porch of the Double Keeper's Quarters.

Life on a Barrier Island (Ocracoke)

Wars, hurricanes, winds, and ocean currents have all had impacts on the shores of Cape Hatteras. Join us to learn about the forces of change and the captivating world of life on an island.

Meet outside of the Ocracoke Discovery Center.

Beach Bird Walk (Ocracoke)

oin a park ranger under the night sky at the beach to discover what makes Cape Hatteras National Seashore such a special place

Meet at Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach

Bodie Island Lighthouse Climb

Available for purchase on recreation.gov. Lighthouse climbing ticket sales are available starting the day of the climb at 7:00am, with climbs available every 20 minutes 9:00am – 5:00pm.

Crabbing with a Ranger

Ever wanted to try your hand at catching Blue Crabs? We bring the gear, you bring the bait! Note: There is a 0.3 mile walk (6 minutes) to get from the meeting location to the program location.Call (252) 475-9501 to pre-register beginning at 9:00am the Saturday prior to ......More

Ever wanted to try your hand at catching Blue Crabs? We bring the gear, you bring the bait! Note: There is a 0.3 mile walk (6 minutes) to get from the meeting location to the program location.Call (252) 475-9501 to pre-register beginning at 9:00am the Saturday prior to the program.  

Bodie Island

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse: Reflect on the Past, Preserve for the Future

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel and learn about current restoration efforts.

Meet at Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion

The Ocracoke Lighthouse: Celebrating Over 200 Years of Service

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel and the keepers that kept the light burning.

Meet on the boardwalk of the Ocracoke Lighthouse.

Bodie Island Lighthouse: Lighting the Way for over 150 Years

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel.

Meet on the back porch of the Double Keeper's Quarters.

Life on a Barrier Island (Ocracoke)

Wars, hurricanes, winds, and ocean currents have all had impacts on the shores of Cape Hatteras. Join us to learn about the forces of change and the captivating world of life on an island.

Meet outside of the Ocracoke Discovery Center.

Life on a Barrier Island

Wars, hurricanes, winds, and ocean currents have all had impacts on the shores of Cape Hatteras. Join us to learn about the forces of change and the captivating world of life on an island. 

Meet at Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion

Night Skies over Ocracoke

- Join a park ranger under the night sky at the beach to discover what makes Cape Hatteras National Seashore such a special place. (45 minutes) Ocracoke Lifeguard Beach.

Meet at the Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach

Beach Bird Walk (Hatteras)

An introduction to the shorebirds of Hatteras. Meet winged residents and those traveling the Atlantic Flyway. Binoculars are available.

Meet at fish cleaning tables at ORV Ramp 44.

Bodie Island Lighthouse Climb

Available for purchase on recreation.gov. Lighthouse climbing ticket sales are available starting the day of the climb at 7:00am, with climbs available every 20 minutes 9:00am – 5:00pm.

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse: Reflect on the Past, Preserve for the Future

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel and learn about current restoration efforts.

Meet at Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion

The Ocracoke Lighthouse: Celebrating Over 200 Years of Service

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel and the keepers that kept the light burning.

Meet on the boardwalk of the Ocracoke Lighthouse.

Bodie Island Lighthouse: Lighting the Way for over 150 Years

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel.

Meet on the back porch of the Double Keeper's Quarters.

Life on a Barrier Island (Ocracoke)

Wars, hurricanes, winds, and ocean currents have all had impacts on the shores of Cape Hatteras. Join us to learn about the forces of change and the captivating world of life on an island.

Meet outside of the Ocracoke Discovery Center.

Life on a Barrier Island

Wars, hurricanes, winds, and ocean currents have all had impacts on the shores of Cape Hatteras. Join us to learn about the forces of change and the captivating world of life on an island. 

Meet at Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion

Bodie Island Lighthouse Climb

Available for purchase on recreation.gov. Lighthouse climbing ticket sales are available starting the day of the climb at 7:00am, with climbs available every 20 minutes 9:00am – 5:00pm.

Soundside Explorers

Join a ranger for this activity-based exploration of the Pamlico Sound. Registration is required.Call (252) 475-9603 to pre-register beginning at 9:00am EST the Saturday prior to the program.

Hatteras Island

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse: Reflect on the Past, Preserve for the Future

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel and learn about current restoration efforts.

Meet at Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion

Bodie Island Lighthouse: Lighting the Way for over 150 Years

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel.

Meet on the back porch of the Double Keeper's Quarters.

Bodie Island Lighthouse Climb

Available for purchase on recreation.gov. Lighthouse climbing ticket sales are available starting the day of the climb at 7:00am, with climbs available every 20 minutes 9:00am – 5:00pm.

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse: Reflect on the Past, Preserve for the Future

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel and learn about current restoration efforts.

Meet at Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion

Bodie Island Lighthouse: Lighting the Way for over 150 Years

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel.

Meet on the back porch of the Double Keeper's Quarters.

Life on a Barrier Island

Wars, hurricanes, winds, and ocean currents have all had impacts on the shores of Cape Hatteras. Join us to learn about the forces of change and the captivating world of life on an island. 

Meet at Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion

Bodie Island Lighthouse Climb

Available for purchase on recreation.gov. Lighthouse climbing ticket sales are available starting the day of the climb at 7:00am, with climbs available every 20 minutes 9:00am – 5:00pm.

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse: Reflect on the Past, Preserve for the Future

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel and learn about current restoration efforts.

Meet at Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion

Bodie Island Lighthouse: Lighting the Way for over 150 Years

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel.

Meet on the back porch of the Double Keeper's Quarters.

Life on a Barrier Island

Wars, hurricanes, winds, and ocean currents have all had impacts on the shores of Cape Hatteras. Join us to learn about the forces of change and the captivating world of life on an island. 

Meet at Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion

Banker Ponies

Come meet the ponies who once roamed as a wild herd and learn about their living history on Ocracoke Island.

Meet outside of the Pony Pens - 8 miles from the Discovery Center.

Bodie Island Lighthouse Climb

Available for purchase on recreation.gov. Lighthouse climbing ticket sales are available starting the day of the climb at 7:00am, with climbs available every 20 minutes 9:00am – 5:00pm.

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse: Reflect on the Past, Preserve for the Future

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel and learn about current restoration efforts.

Meet at Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion

The Ocracoke Lighthouse: Celebrating Over 200 Years of Service

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel and the keepers that kept the light burning.

Meet on the boardwalk of the Ocracoke Lighthouse.

Bodie Island Lighthouse: Lighting the Way for over 150 Years

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel.

Meet on the back porch of the Double Keeper's Quarters.

Life on a Barrier Island (Ocracoke)

Wars, hurricanes, winds, and ocean currents have all had impacts on the shores of Cape Hatteras. Join us to learn about the forces of change and the captivating world of life on an island.

Meet outside of the Ocracoke Discovery Center.

Life on a Barrier Island

Wars, hurricanes, winds, and ocean currents have all had impacts on the shores of Cape Hatteras. Join us to learn about the forces of change and the captivating world of life on an island. 

Meet at Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion

Bird Walk (Ocracoke)

An introduction to the birds of Ocracoke. Meet winged residents and those traveling the Atlantic Flyway. Binoculars are available.

Meet outside at the beach access parking lot adjacent to the NPS Ocracoke Campground.

Surf Fish with a Ranger

Ever wanted to try your hand at surf fishing? We bring the poles, you bring the bait!Call (252) 475-9603 to pre-register beginning at 9:00am the Saturday prior to the program.  

Hatteras Island

Bodie Island Lighthouse Climb

Available for purchase on recreation.gov. Lighthouse climbing ticket sales are available starting the day of the climb at 7:00am, with climbs available every 20 minutes 9:00am – 5:00pm.

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse: Reflect on the Past, Preserve for the Future

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel and learn about current restoration efforts.

Meet at Hatteras Island Visitor Center Pavilion

The Ocracoke Lighthouse: Celebrating Over 200 Years of Service

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel and the keepers that kept the light burning.

Meet on the boardwalk of the Ocracoke Lighthouse.

Bodie Island Lighthouse: Lighting the Way for over 150 Years

Discuss the details and history of this beautiful sentinel.

Meet on the back porch of the Double Keeper's Quarters.

Life on a Barrier Island (Ocracoke)

Wars, hurricanes, winds, and ocean currents have all had impacts on the shores of Cape Hatteras. Join us to learn about the forces of change and the captivating world of life on an island.

Meet outside of the Ocracoke Discovery Center.