Cape Lookout National Seashore

Four different sea turtles can be found in NC

Loggerhead sea turtle nest. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Decoy Carving Demo PH2010 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Scale ca. 1:14,200. Title on verso: Cape Lookout Harbour, No. Carolina, 159. Manuscript, pen-and-ink. Watermark: Large fleur-de-lis in a shield surmounted by a crown over a cross and the letters LVC. Depths sho More

artistic sketch of 1812 lighthouse Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Stop 1: Illustration of Village Life

1859 Lighthouse (background) and 1812 Lighthouse site (foreground)

Light Station Complex in 1883 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The historic Cape Lookout Life Saving Station (1887) after it was converted to a private home.

Light Station Complex in 1913 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Piping Plover Chicks in Nest Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fiddler Crab Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Most stallion fights are less dramatic, with one horse winning by intimidating the other into backing down.

Shackleford Banks (CALO) Wild Horse Harem Picryl description: Public domain artwork of horse, equestrian horse riding, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Ranger-Led Wild Horse Watching Tour Public domain photograph of ranger activity, National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

An interior shot of a Great Island cabin Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The dark night skies are filled with stars over the Cape Lookout Lighthouse.

Park Guide greets visitors and provides safety and historic information before the 207 step climb to the top of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse.

Long Point Cabin Camp Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cape Lookout Lighthouse Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Great Island Cabin #19 Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cape Lookout Light Station Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A view of the island from the top of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse

Teachers get hands-on experience with curriculum materials and lesson plans at Cape Lookout National Seashore with Teacher Workshops

Wild Shackleford Horse grazes Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Black Skimmers skim the water's surface looking for food.

Great Egret taking flight Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Once the center of the Cape Lookout Village Historic District, this decommissioned station stands as a reminder of all those who dedicated their lives to protecting the coast.

Theodore & Annie Salter House (Visitor Center) in historic Portsmouth Village

Each cabin camp has a picnic shade shelter located near the ferry dock

Exhibits in the historic Portsmouth Life-Saving Station offer a glimpse into the lives of Surfmen.

Harbor Seal resting and sun bathing

Step back in time as you stroll down the road through historic Portsmouth Village.

Tricolored Heron Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

An interior shot of a Long Point rectangular duplex cabin

Interpretation Intern (VIP) develops and leads nature trail program

A beach cart (replica) was used by Surfmen of the US Life-Saving Service to shoot lines to sinking ships to allow for rescue by breeches bouy or lifecar.

Great Egret catches dinner Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Every year, Student Conservation Association (SCA) Interns volunteer with Cape Lookout National Seashore, patrolling the beach daily in search of sea turtle nests. Interns then record the nests and install sign More

Long Point Cabins #13 & #14 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cormorants migrating through coastal North Carolina

An interior shot of a Long Point cabin Public domain photograph of cabinet interior, office, living or dining room, furniture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A harem (stallion, mares, and foal) of wild horses rests on the beaches of Shackleford Banks.

After his first nest excavation, intern John Brooks gently holds a new emerged hatchling previously trapped in the nest at Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina.

View of the ocean from the porch of a Long Point cabin

Long Point Cabins #5, #6, #7, & #8

5th grade students learn about the water cycle then give back to their park by planting shrubs which clean rainwater before it runs into the estuary.

Aerial view of the Great Island cabins

Public restrooms, a bath house, and a potable water pump can be found in each of the cabin camp areas.

An interior shot of a Long Point cabin

An interior shot of a Long Point octagonal duplex cabin Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

5th grade students learn about the water cycle then give back to their park by planting shrubs which clean rainwater before it runs into the estuary.

Volunteer and Ranger Post Signs Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

An interior shot of a Long Point cabin Public domain reproduction of art deco poster, cover, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Visit the cabin office to check into and out of your cabin, to purchase ice or gasoline, to learn about the island and park rules and regulations, to check out the beach wheelchair (please call in advance), and More

An interior shot of a Long Point cabin

Sea turtle hatchlings emerge from their nest, crawling through the predator exclosure.

Stop : Singing along with the organ at church circa 1953

fresnel lens in lantern room 1975

The seashore is a 56 mile long section of the Outer Banks of North Carolina running from Ocracoke Inlet on the northeast to Beaufort Inlet on the southeast. The three undeveloped barrier islands which make up t More

"*GPO: 1984--421-578/405. Reprint 1983." Depths shown by gradient tints. Panel title. Alternate title: Cape Lookout. Oriented with north toward the upper left. Includes text and location map. Text and col. ill. More

"GPO: 1987-201-941/80081. Reprint 1988." Depths shown by gradient tints. Panel title. Alternate title: Cape Lookout. Oriented with north toward the upper left. Includes text and location map. Text and col. ill. More

"GPO: 1992-312-248/40116. Reprint 1992." Depths shown by gradient tints. Panel title. Alternate title: Cape Lookout. Oriented with north toward the upper left. Includes text and location map. Text and col. ill. More

"*GPO: 1993--342-398/80055. Reprint 1993." Depths shown by gradient tints. Panel title. Alternate title: Cape Lookout. Oriented with north toward the upper left. Includes text and location map. Text and col. il More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: In Atlantic, a bicyclist pedals past a standard white-on-brown NPS directional sign which gives distances to three locations in the Cape More

"*GPO: 1997--417-648/60026. Reprint 1997." Depths shown by gradient tints. Panel title. Oriented with north toward the upper left. Includes text and location map. Text and col. ill. on verso. Available also thr More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cape Lookout State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Tom Jaynes, Civilian Release Status: Rele More

"*GPO: 2000--460-976/00160 Reprint 2000." Depths shown by gradient tints. Panel title. Oriented with north toward the upper left. Includes text and location map. Text and col. ill. on verso. Available also thro More

Looking south towards Cape Lookout (on the left) and Cape Lookout Bight (on the right). Overwash has breached the ocean dunes and carried sand across the back road.

A Green Sea Turtle makes its way back to the ocean at Cape Lookout National Seashore.

Looking east at the lighthouse beach from the top of the lighthouse - top photo is before Hurricane Florence, bottom photo is after the storm.

Looking north (up island) from the top of the lighthouse. A large overwash fan can be seen coming almost all the way across the island. The ocean side dunes have been flattened. On the sound side a small tongue More

"*GPO: 2004--304-337/00011 Reprint 2004." Depths shown by gradient tints. Title from panel. Oriented with north toward the upper left. Includes text and location map. Text and col. ill. on verso. Available also More

Depths shown by gradient tints. "*GPO: 2005--310-394/00303 Reprint 2005." Includes text and ill. Text and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

Depths shown by gradient tints. "*GPO: 2006--320-369/00586 Reprint 2005." Includes text and ill. Text and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

"*GPO: 2007--330-358/00717. Reprint 2007." Depths shown by gradient tints. Title from panel. Oriented with north toward the upper left. Includes text and location map. Text and col. ill. on verso. Available als More

Cape Lookout Lighthouse illuminated for 150th anniversary (Nov 2009)

Cape Lookout Lighthouse illuminated for 150th anniversary (2009)

Cape Lookout Lighthouse illuminated at night for its 150th anniversary

Cape Lookout Lighthouse illuminated with quarter moon in the night sky.

Cape Lookout Lighthouse reflected in the water at night.

Pipers and Drummers from the Atlantic Beach Fire Department Pipe Band

Volunteers Herb Stanford and Marjorie Spruill, dressed in the historic uniform of a 1900s lighthouse keeper and his spouse.

Some of the visitors attending the ceremony to honor the ligthouse keepers.

Horizontal view of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse reflected in the water at night.

Monarch Butterfly Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Golden Silk Spider Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Loggerhead hatchlings emerging from the nest.

Horse Grazing Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Shorebird nest Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Stop 11 - Portsmouth Village Map

Leatherback egg (right) and spacer egg (left).

American Oystercatchers Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Stop 5: Portsmouth Village Map

lighthouse watch room with 1000 watt beacons

Sea Oats at sunset Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Stingray caught on fishing hook Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Stop 8: Contemporary view of the Methodist Church Public domain photograph of a church building, chapel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Piping Plover chicks Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description