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CapeLookoutNPS

  1. Today a puppy named Lookout ("Lookie") and her owner visited her namesake, the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. twitter.com/CapeLookoutNPS… about 7 hours ago via web
  2. Looks like a great weekend for climbing the lighthouse. It will be open Fri. Sat. and Sun. Hope to see you there. about 15 hours ago via web
  3. @GwynneMurphy You can reserve tickets by phone for climbs later that week, but at least 1 day in advance. 252-728-0708 go.nps.gov/lighthouse 2:18 PM May 24th via web in reply to GwynneMurphy
  4. Lighthouse Climbing News: we're adding Sunday climbs Memorial Day weekend, 10:00AM - 3:45PM. More climbing info at go.nps.gov/lighthouse KP 12:46 PM May 21st via web
  5. @sunnyseas252 @antbfletch That's it! The USCG absorbed the Light House Service in 1939, Fort Macon station maintains the light today. KP 11:42 AM May 21st via web in reply to sunnyseas252
  6. @antbfletch Sorry, no prizes. Unless you count exploring the history of Cape Village, with buildings from all 3 services (which I do!). KP 11:39 AM May 21st via web in reply to antbfletch
  7. Question of the Week: What two services merged in 1915 to become the US Coast Guard? (pic: Cape Lookout CG Station) KP twitter.com/CapeLookoutNPS… 8:41 AM May 21st via web
  8. @McGettJC Don't worry, we will be watching the storm. If anything changes, we'll post it here. KP 8:09 AM May 21st via web in reply to McGettJC
  9. Tropical Storm Update: based on the current projected path of Alberto, we will continue normal operations & monitoring nhc.noaa.gov/#ALBERTO 6:58 AM May 21st via web
  10. Tropical Storm Update: track Alberto here nhc.noaa.gov/#ALBERTO Updates on park status will be announced as the storm approaches. 7:44 AM May 20th via web
  11. Lighthouse Climbing Update: the lighthouse has reopened for climbing. KP 11:49 AM May 19th via web
  12. Lighthouse Climbing Update: because of high winds on the gallery, the lighthouse is closed until further notice. KP 7:24 AM May 19th via web
  13. Thanking America's Armed Forces: new Military Annual Pass for nat'l parks & federal lands available today at fee parks go.nps.gov/14uvnq 7:11 AM May 19th via web
  14. Nesting Update: 24 piping plover nests, 34 Amer oystercatcher nests (12 broods of chicks), 13 water bird colonies, & 2 sea turtle nests 2:02 PM May 18th via web
  15. Vehicle Closure: the list of wildlife closures for motor vehicles has been updated at go.nps.gov/19bn06 1:59 PM May 18th via web
  16. Lighthouse Climbing Update: due to inclimate weather, the lighthouse will be closed for the rest of the day. Hours tomorrow: 10AM-3:45PM. KP 11:10 AM May 18th via web
  17. Anwser: American Oystercatcher, nesting success of this species can indicate the potential success of other shorebirds. go.nps.gov/xjo27f 10:10 AM May 18th via web
  • Name Cape Lookout
  • Location North Carolina
  • Web http://www.nps.go...
  • Bio Cape Lookout covers 56 miles of undeveloped beaches over 3 islands and protects historic villages, endangered species, and a distinctive lighthouse.
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