The piping plover is a federally protected species at Cape Hatteras, threatened due to habitat loss and a past demand for its feathers, used in hats in the 1900s.

Crews found "significant corrosion and cracking" while doing masonry work on the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, potentially ...

but fees are required should you wish to climb Cape Hatteras Lighthouse ($8 to $10 for adults and $4 to $5 for children younger than 12) or camp overnight in the park. For more information ...