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.

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Restoration Project was initiated by the National Park Service to repair "masonry, metal components, windows, marble flooring, and the lantern." Lighthouses often ...

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 ...

Why it matters: Everything from state revenue to user experience ... six people have been let go from Cape Hatteras, 12 people from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and at least one person ...