Cape Lookout National Seashore Welcomes New Superintendent
The National Park Service has selected Laura E. Rich Acosta as the new superintendent of Cape Lookout National Seashore. She will begin her assignment on July 12, 2026.
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2026-07-09
1 STORIES2025-09-30
1 STORIESTourism to Cape Lookout National Seashore Contributes $32,033,000 to Local Economy
A new National Park Service report shows that 552,786 visitors to Cape Lookout National Seashore in 2024 spent $28,925,000 in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $32,033,000.
Official NPS source2025-08-22
1 STORIESPost-Hurricane Erin at Cape Lookout National Seashore
The National Park Service is assessing for any impacts due to Hurricane Erin. Currently, very few damages to park facilities or resources have been found.
Official NPS source2025-08-20
1 STORIESHurricane Erin Closures at Cape Lookout National Seashore
Hurricane Erin is forecast to be a threat to Cape Lookout National Seashore as current projections show the storm passing off the coast of Eastern North Carolina.
Official NPS source2025-08-18
1 STORIESHurricane Erin Closures At Cape Lookout National Seashore
Hurricane Erin is forecast to be a potential threat to Cape Lookout National Seashore.
Official NPS source2025-08-08
2 STORIESCape Lookout National Seashore Announces the Duck Blind Lottery for the 2025-2026 Hunting Season
For the 2025-2026 duck hunting season, Cape Lookout National Seashore will continue to use a lottery system to determine the initial order for applicants to register their duck blinds within the park.
Official NPS sourceCape Lookout Lighthouse Renovation Set to Begin
Cape Lookout National Seashore is proud to announce the commencement of a major renovation project for the historic Cape Lookout Lighthouse, a treasured maritime beacon on the North Carolina coast.
Official NPS source2025-05-30
1 STORIESCape Lookout National Seashore Announces Horse Sense and Survival Tours in 2025
Cape Lookout National Seashore is pleased to announce the 2025 Horse Sense and Survival tour schedule, led by Resource Manager, Dr. Sue Stuska.
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