Cape Lookout National Seashore, National seashore in Carteret County, United States.
The protected 56-mile stretch includes three barrier islands: North Core Banks, South Core Banks, and Shackleford Banks along North Carolina's coast.
The National Park Service established this seashore in 1966, preserving the lighthouse with its black-and-white diamond pattern and two historic coastal villages.
The Portsmouth Village Historic District contains preserved buildings that tell the story of maritime communities that flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Visitors reach the seashore through ferry services from Harkers Island, requiring advance reservations and preparation for limited facilities on the islands.
The Shackleford Banks maintain a population of wild horses, descendants of Spanish mustangs that have adapted to the coastal environment for centuries.
Location: Carteret County
Operator: National Park Service
GPS coordinates: 34.83078,-76.34207
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:03
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