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Travel Wise
Cape Lookout National Seashore TravelWise

In this month’s issue of Traveler magazine we unveil a red-white-and-blue version of our October 1999 50 Places of a Lifetime concept with an issue devoted to America’s 50 must-see places. Cape Lookout National Seashore made our Wild Places list. Here, we present the best links on planning every leg of your trip there—online.

Basics

Getting There
Expedia
How to book your North Carolina flights, hotel rooms, and car rentals online

North Carolina Tourism
How to get door-to-door driving directions from your home to your destination on Harker’s Island

Making Telephone Calls
America’s Information Directory
A direct link to the telephone area code for Harker’s Island

Determining Time Difference
Time and Date
A direct link to the current local time and date in Charlotte, North Carolina

Checking Weather Forecasts
The Weather Channel
The current weather conditions—plus, a ten-day outlook

Essentials

Where to Eat
North Carolina Tourism
A database for information on North Carolina restaurants, searchable by type of cuisine and location

Where to Stay
Morehead Chamber of Commerce
A directory for information on hotels and motels near Cape Lookout National Seashore

Morehead Chamber of Commerce
A directory for information on bed-and-breakfasts near Cape Lookout National Seashore

North Carolina Tourism
Information on local lodging, searchable by type of accommodation and location

How to Get Around
North Carolina’s Crystal Coast
Links to information on boat trips and tour rentals in Cape Lookout National Seashore

Great Outdoor Recreation Pages
Rules and regulations for off-road drivers in the islands

Things to Do

Attractions
Cape Lookout National Seashore
Information on park activities, provided by the National Parks Service

North Carolina Tourism
A searchable database for information on attractions near Harker’s Island

Recreational Activities
Carteret County Chamber of Commerce
Links to directories with information on local boat rentals, diving shops, amusement parks, and more

North Carolina Tourism
A searchable database to find organized outdoor activities near Harker’s Island

North Carolina Tourism
How to look up events and festivals occurring during your visit at the Cape Lookout National Seashore

National Parks Service
A guide to recreation in the North Carolina coastal area with links for more in-depth information

Entertainment and Nightlife Venues
North Carolina’s Crystal Coast
Information on popular nightlife spots around Harker’s Island

Travel Resources

Map Links
National Parks Service
A direct link to a general map of Cape Lookout National Seashore—plus, links to more detailed maps

Wildernet
A guide to the Cape Lookout National Seashore, which includes such practical details as directions to local sights

Media

Books
Rough Guides
Rough Guides’ take on travel to Cape Lookout

Newspapers
The News & Observer
The online edition of Raleigh’s major daily newspaper

Magazines
Backpacker’s Magazine
An online magazine’s take on Cape Lookout National Seashore

Radio
Radio-Locator
A listing of stations with frequencies that reach Harker’s Island

Travel Guides

For More Information
National Park Service
An overview of the park, activities, lodging, weather, and more

North Carolina’s Crystal Coast
A complete directory with information on planning a visit to Cape Lookout National Seashore, including links to book online reservations

North Carolina Outdoors
A guide to the Cape Lookout National Seashore, with links for information on hotels, activities, suggested reading lists, and more


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