Fun Facts: Pea Island
More than 400 species of birds have been identified at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, located on the north end of Hatteras Island.
Category: Nature and Wildlife
Picture of the Week
A beautiful picture of the Pamlico Sound in Waves. When on Hatteras Island you can experience the ocean adventures on one side of the island and the sound adventures on the other side of the island. Enjoy! Photo sumbitted on Facebook by Flossy Beitzel.
Winter brings Harbor Seals to the Outer Banks
As the weather cools down and Hatteras Island beaches become deserted, a seasonal visitor begins to make an appearance along the Outer Banks coastline: harbor seals.
From January through March, seal sightings are not uncommon on any of the island’s beaches. Taking a break from the rough waves and tricky ocean conditions, the seals literally hurl [...]
Wings over Water Wildlife Festival runs from Nov. 3-8
The 13th annual Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival, a celebration of wildlife and wild lands in Eastern North Carolina, will run from Tuesday, Nov. 3, until Sunday, Nov. 8. The six-day event celebrates the natural wonders of the Outer Banks and offers many opportunities to explore and discover the richness of the region’s environment.
Outer Banks Scenic Byway Receives National Designation
The Outer Banks Scenic Byway received national status on Friday as one of America’s Byways®, placing NC Highway 12 on the map, so to speak, for its fascinating coastal heritage and unique natural landscapes, making the leg of the historic two-lane highway from Nags Head, NC to Down East a perfect autumn drive for exploring [...]
Jim Cantore and The Weather Channel are loving summer on Hatteras Island
The Weather Channel has been featuring multiple videos of Hatteras Island’s fun summer activities as part of their week long series “Why I Love Summer.”
Check out these amazing clips of Outer Banks horseback riding, kite boarding and hang gliding that were broadcasted nationally on The Weather Channel this week.
