At a pre-construction meeting on Wednesday, May 24, Weeks Marine announced that the pumping of sand for the Buxton project is now estimated to begin in mid-June. Representatives from the company reported that the subline for the project is en route and scheduled to arrive early next week. Once in Dare County, the subline will […]
Because we interact with the public on a daily basis at Cape Hatteras Motel, we tend to see all facets of life played out here as our guests bring all their joys, hope, and sometimes sorrows with them to the beach. For many people, Cape Hatteras is an integral part of their lives and they […]
Weeks Marine, the contractor for the Buxton beach nourishment project, has announced the first day of pumping has been postponed from the originally projected date of May 21 to sometime within the last week of May. The starting point for the project, where the offshore pipes connect with the onshore pipes, will be located at […]
The Cape Hatteras Motel officially opened the “Clifford Morrow” Gallery last night. Located in the new office area, the gallery features the work of this Pennsylvania native turned OBX retiree who was the father of Jan Morrow Dawson, who along with her husband Dave, run the Cape Hatteras Motel. Morrow, a distinguished artist throughout his […]
Weeks Marine, the contractor for the Buxton beach nourishment project, plans to begin mobilizing equipment and pipes in early May. Equipment and pipes will be stored near the south end of the project area at the decommissioned US Coast Guard Base. The first day of pumping sand is anticipated to be around May 21. The […]
Join our home-grown Hatteras Island family and volunteer historians with the Croatoan Archaeological Society, finding international fame for the OBX with what they’re digging up. Lost Colony found? See for yourself the new artifacts on display at the Hatteras Village Library! Video produced by Aaron Tuell with the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. Cape Hatteras Motel […]
Easter is almost here and that means the 2017 Beach season is upon us. We are looking forward to a season filled with happy vacation memories for our guests. It’s time to review a few items as you prepare for your visit, and also update you on a few changes at the motel. As always, […]
The votes are in: here is a video presentation of Southern Living’s ten best islands below the Mason-Dixon line for 2017. Guess who won No. 1!?!
That’s the catch phrase from Dare County for this summer’s beach re-nourishment projects in several coastal communities including Buxton. Plans for the project were explained to community members and property owners at a meeting at the Fessenden Center in Buxton Tuesday evening. The Buxton project is a collaborative effort which includes Dare County, the National […]
Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore), in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), will host two public meetings in late March to obtain public comments on projects related to a new NCDOT passenger ferry service from Hatteras Island to Ocracoke Island. Several projects are proposed on park lands and the Seashore has been […]
