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Cape Point Open!

August 26, 2014 by Outer Banks of NC

The National Park service opened Cape Point in Buxton on Hatteras Island to ORV traffic. Barriers were removed to the ramps leading to Cape Point. The last turtle nest hatched and was excavated by the park service this morning. Cape Point open now!

Cape Point May Open This Week on Hatteras Island

August 25, 2014August 24, 2014 by Outer Banks of NC

With only one turtle nest left to hatch any day now Cape Point may open this week. The turtle nest is expected to hatch any day now and 2 days after that is when the Park Service excavate the nest. Afterwards Cape Point should be opened to 4 wheel drive access. Will update as soon … Read more

Outer Banks Protest Planned for Saturday October 5 at Noon

October 4, 2013October 4, 2013 by Outer Banks of NC

A peaceful protest is planned on the Outer Banks on Hatteras Island at the opening to Cape Point in Buxton, NC. The protest is in response to the government shutdown that has resulted in beach closures at the Outer Banks. The weather has been wonderful and it’s almost prime fishing season at the Outer Banks … Read more

Cape Point on Hatteras Island Closed to Off-Road Vehicles Temporarily

September 25, 2013 by Outer Banks of NC

Cape Point has been closed by the National Park Service to off-road vehicles due to a turtle nest that is about to hatch. The closure should only last about a week until the nest hatch. Pedestrian access remains open. Once the hatch happens the nest will be excavated so any remaining hatchlings can emerge, then … Read more

Boat Runs Aground on Cape Point Beach

September 12, 2013 by Outer Banks of NC

Boat runs aground on Cape Point on Hatteras Island at the Outer Banks of NC. A 30-foot fishing boat was discovered sitting on the beach at Cape Point yesterday. The boat, Dagsy Leigh, ran aground overnight after the boat had mechanical problems. The boat drifted ashore and ended up sitting on the beach. No one was … Read more

Cape Point on Hatteras Island Open to ORV

September 23, 2013August 25, 2013 by Outer Banks of NC

Cape Point is now open to ORV traffic. Access to Cape Point was shut down on April 9 by the National Park Service. The 4 ½-month closure was the longest shutdown the seashore has seen under the new restrictions by the 2008 consent decree. Shorebird nesting season has ended for this year, but the seashore … Read more

Cape Point Still Closed On Hatteras Island to ORV

August 11, 2013 by Outer Banks of NC

American oystercatcher baby birds learning to fly is the reason there is a delay for ORV access to Cape Point on Hatteras Island this year. Last year the beaches were opened to driving on August 3. It will take another 1-2 weeks this year before beach driving will be allowed. Apparently American oystercatcher babies are … Read more