A couple of weeks ago a functional coastal warning display tower (weather tower) was installed/replaced at the US Weather Bureau Station in Hatteras Village, just across the street from our Hatteras Office! While you may be thinking that doesn’t seem terribly exciting, Hatteras Island (where the Gulf Stream and Labrador Current meet) was/is actually a vital location for weather forecasting, and according to the NPS, Hatteras was the only known...
While many folks are used to locally funded emergency services with paid employees, such as police, fire and EMT, some of Hatteras Island’s services are volunteer only. Like in the days of the Chicamacomico Life Saving Station, water and fire rescue are 100% volunteer-based, with bravely trained islanders risking their lives to save the lives of others, locals and visitors alike. Emergency Volunteer Services on Hatteras Island Hatteras Island...
Spending your beach vacation on Hatteras Island? Pack in a fun island history lesson at the Graveyard of The Atlantic Museum and learn more about the culture that has shaped this beautiful place that we have all come to know and love. Tucked in at the most southern end of the island, just beyond the ferry docks to Ocracoke, the Graveyard of the Atlantic tells the stories of some of...
The blanket of rich history that makes Cape Hatteras so special is intricately woven and well-kept by it’s community. Tales and stories from old-timers and local historians alike, help pass down it’s heritage from generation to generation and preserved buildings and structures send a salute to a different time on Hatteras Island. Plan a Visit to the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station One such example is located approximately a half-mile into the...
Yesterday, we had a little office visitor: Miss Lorelei Midgett, the sweetest little golden retriever puppy and the newest addition to the Midgett Family. That adorable little waggly tail gave almost all of us a severe case of puppy fever, so we’ve dedicated today’s “Throwback Thursday” to our four-legged friends as we have a long history of puppy love! Check out the slideshow to see some of the Midgett Family...
With her burly temper and shallow shoals, the waters off the coast of North Carolina’s Outer Banks have claimed an estimated 2,000 shipwrecks over the years, hence the title “The Graveyard of the Atlantic”. The latest of these instances was back in the fall when two northern sailboats ran aground just south of Oregon Inlet (Photo Credits: Daniel Pullen Photography). A sad sight to see, each wreck has a story...
