A heads up for anyone planning to be on Hatteras Island on Sunday, March 12: NCDOT will be replacing culverts underneath a small section of roadway in Frisco that day, so Highway 12 will be closed in that area from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is an 8.3 mile detour route for 4×4 vehicles […]
Dare County will host an informational meeting for the Buxton Beach Nourishment Project at the Fessenden Center in Buxton on Tuesday, March 7 at 6 p.m. All are invited and encouraged to attend. This session will provide an opportunity for property management companies, business owners and employees, homeowners and citizens to learn details about every […]
Enjoy this delightful throwback, a ‘News Reel Short’ from back in the day when you went to the movies to get your entertainment. Red drum fishing at Cape Hatteras begins about 2:00 minutes in on this historical gem of a VIDEO! Can any of you fans share more memories about Harry and Snowball?
The story has been repeated time and again for decades. The characters have changed and they have come from all over the nation, but they have all packed loads of excitement and anticipation for this one and only destination. Strap on the boards, fire up the van and take a spin back in time to […]
Josh Gates joins leading archeologists, including author and historian Scott Dawson [son of Cape Hatteras Motel owner, Dave Dawson], as they investigate America’s first ‘missing persons’ case, The Lost Colony of Roanoke. Following newly unearthed artifacts and clues, they dig for answers to this 400-year old mystery, including a jet ski ride to Scott’s Croatoan […]
Cape Hatteras Motel has taken a few hits this year. Mother Nature was not always kind. But there have been so many other positives to celebrate, we felt this week more than ever was the right time to express our thanks! First, we want to thank all of our guests. We thank our loyal guests […]
Just because October has come and gone, doesn’t mean the special offers at Cape Hatteras Motel have disappeared too! We are very grateful for our loyal customers, and for all those guests who have supported us this year through the storms, the winds, and the days the ocean decided to come on through! To show […]
So many of you have asked how you might help. Here’s an opportunity to provide support to the island as well as promote Hatteras when you wear this great shirt. Include Code HST051 on your order so we will know what support came from our Cape Hatteras Motel Family. We thank you, and so do all […]
That’s right folks, our intrepid owner, Dave Dawson, is ready to set a new course for a different personal horizon … Cape Hatteras Motel is FOR SALE! This is a great opportunity for a savvy investor. Hatteras Island beaches are frequently rated among the nation’s “Top 10 Favorite Beaches” as well as the trip there […]
While the attention of the national media turns elsewhere, we on Hatteras Island are still struggling with the aftermath of a storm that was not supposed to hit us nearly as closely, nor as severely, as it did. I will leave the discussion about the non-evacuation orders as well as the science of forecasting to […]
