I retired in April 2014 and some of the folks I worked with gave me a National Park Pass. Over the past 2 years Parks have been a huge part of my retirement. Last week I went to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore/The Outer Banks and volunteered for the Beach CleanUp. I realized how much enjoyment the Parks have added to my life and I wanted to find a way to give back. The CleanUp was a lot of fun, the NPCA folks were great and the Park Rangers were wonderful. It was a great time and I encourage everyone to find a way to Volunteer and give back!
Sincerely,
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
This classic tourist destination became America's first national seashore in 1953 and covers more than 70 miles of coastline and 30,000 acres of beaches, dunes, marshes and woodlands in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The seashore preserves three iconic lighthouses, constructed to aid sailors navigating the cape’s perilous coastline. Visitors will also find a rich diversity of plant and animal life, including more than 360 documented bird species, and a range of historical sites commemorating maritime traditions, Civil War and World War II battles, and the U.S. Lifesaving Service, a predecessor to the Coast Guard.
State(s): North Carolina
Established: 1937
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