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Cape Lookout National Seashore

  Cape Lookout National Seashore :-

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 the seashore - North Core Banks, South Core Banks and Shackleford Banks - may seem barren and isolated but they offer many natural and historical features that can make a visit very rewarding

ACCESSIBILITY
Visitor Center on Harkers Island is wheelchair accessible. Access to and on the banks is limited. Ferries are partially accessible, contact the individual ferry service for details. On the banks soft sand may hinder walking or wheelchairs. Steps in the historic buildings at Portsmouth Village and in the Keeper's Quarters may prevent easy access. At the southern end of the park there is a wooden walkway from the ferry dock to an observation platform at the beach and to the Keeper's Quarters by the lighthouse. Ease of access to this walkway is dependent on the phase of the tide. A standard wheelchair for boardwalk use and a beach wheelchair are available for rent on a first-come first-served basis at the Lighthouse Keepers Quarters.

FACTS
Acreage
Gross Area Acres for FY 2004 - 28,243
Gross Area Acres for FY 2003 - 28,243
Gross Area Acres for FY 2002 - 28,243

Visitation
Total Recreation Visits for FY 2004- 740,946
Total Recreation Visits for FY 2003- 640,153
Total Recreation Visits for FY 2002- 644,012

Budget
FY 2004 Annual Budget is $1,491,000
FY 2003 Annual Budget is $1,498,000
FY 2002 Annual Budget is $1,372,000

FOR KIDS
Have you ever been swimming in the ocean? It's a lot different from taking a dip in a swimming pool, isn't it? That is because the ocean is home to millions of living creatures. Some of these creatures are so small that you cannot even see them without a microscope, while other animals weigh as much as a bus. The next time you are here at Cape Lookout National Seashore or on another beach, stop splashing around for a minute and just look at all the living things around you and where they live.


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