How Do You Enjoy Cape Hatteras National Seashore?
Cape Hatteras National Seashore is the perfect destination for lovers of the sea, history buffs or nature enthusiasts. Located in the coastal Outer Banks region of North Carolina, the park includes sunken shipwrecks, historic lighthouses, period villages and miles of windswept dunes and nature trails. Decide when to go. The highest visitation is June through August, but the park is open throughout the year. The area is nearly always windy – and the wind can make cooler winter temperatures very cold. Choose your transportation. You can fly into Norfolk, Virginia, then rent a car, or drive to NC Highway 12, which is the only major route that goes through the park. The Ocracoke Island entrance can be accessed by toll ferry from Cedar Island or Swan Quarter. Order a book about the area and read up on the history of lighthouses, shipwrecks, barrier islands and travel by ferry. Your education will give you a special appreciation for the park and its features. Decide where to stay. There are
