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Cape Point Open!

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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!

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Cape Point on Hatteras Island Open to ORV

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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

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Cape Point Still Closed On Hatteras Island to ORV

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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

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