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Kayak Nature Tours

$40 per Personbook now

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Come see the diverse wildlife of our salt marsh up close and personal! The morning kayak nature tour goes through our winding wetlands and out into the Pamlico Sound. All levels of kayaking ability are welcome. Ages 8+.

Mon

2-4 pm

Tue

9-11 am

Wed

2-4 pm

Thu

9-11 am

Fri

2-4 pm

Marsh Madness

$10 per Personbook now

marsh madness hatteras ocean island centerSalt marshes are one of the most interesting and intricate ecosystems on the planet…and we have one right in our backyard! Discover what kinds of plants and animals call this wetland home and learn about the ever changing conditions that make these organisms so unique and adaptable. Then, take to the skies and get a bird’s eye view of the marsh with our drone!

Mon

Tue

2:30-3:30 pm

Wed

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2:30-3:30 pm

Fri

Turtle Patrol

$10 per Personbook now

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Join us on the beach and help us excavate a mock turtle nest, identify turtle tracks, and learn everything you want to know about the life cycle of our local sea turtle species. Discover what you can do to help save our endangered sea turtles as we take a look at what it takes to rehabilitate these amazing creatures!

Mon

11 am

Tue

11 am

Wed

11 am

Thu

11 am

Fri

11 am

Campfires, Crabs, and Constellations

$15 per Personbook now

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Photo Credit: Ryan Deloge

Relax around the campfire with an iconic Hatteras sunset and an exceptional stargazing experience. Learn about Outer Banks history, legends, and nighttime beach creatures underneath some of the darkest skies you’ll find along the East Coast. Both kids and adults will enjoy searching for ghost crabs in the tide, eating s’mores, and laying back under the Milky Way.

Mon

7:30-9:30 pm

Tue

7:30-9:30 pm

Wed

7:30-9:30 pm

Thu

7:30-9:30 pm

 

Ocean Detectives

CURRENTLY NOT BOOKING THIS PROGRAM!

$10 per Personbook now

ocean detectives hatteras island ocean centerPut on your detective hats and help us try to deduce what’s going on at the beach! Walk down Cape Hatteras National Seashore with our guides as we search for clues that will help us understand the forces that help shape our island and everything on it. Identify shells, plants, creatures, and beach features to become a true ocean expert!

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