They shared an iconic name and the most noble of missions: saving lives. One widely recognized, celebrated and adored. The other, nearly forgotten. The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse has saved an untold ...

BUXTON, N.C. (WAVY) — One of the most popular lighthouses in the world, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was first lit in 1870 and serves as a beacon for mariners while serving as a cultural icon for the ...

In its 154 years, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in Buxton has saved countless mariners from disaster in the treacherous waters where the Gulf Stream clashes with the Labrador Current and tries to shove ...

This month marks the 25th anniversary of the North Carolina icon being moved inland from the encroaching ocean. The famous beacon is now undergoing a major renovation to restore its 19th-century ...

MANTEO, N.C. — Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) invites public input on two separate projects at and near the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse now through June 22. A public meeting to discuss both ...

Stay in one of the residential-style suites at Edgecamp Pamlico Station. Spend a day learning to kitesurf on the Pamlico Sound; Kitty Hawk Kites offers lessons. Try the famous Apple Ugly from Orange ...