Bonfire

We went to the beach bonfire tonight and enjoyed a program of several stories (and a couple of songs) by one of the NPS rangers. It was too windy for S'mores, unfortunately, but we had fun anyway. I loved listening to the waves crash and watching for the first star of the evening to appear. And then, of course, I did put my feet in salt water.

The National Park Service presents several informative and entertaining programs every week throughout the summer season. I highly recommend attending one!

Here's what's available:

Morning Bird Walk - Wednesdays, 8 AM, meet at the oceanside parking lot at the north end of the island (by the Ocracoke-Hatteras ferry dock)

Soundside Seining - Wednesdays, 2 PM, meet at the oceanside parking lot .7 miles north of the Pony Pasture

Explore the Shore - Mondays and Fridays, 9:30 AM, meet at Ocracoke Campground parking lot

Crabbing with a Ranger - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 AM, check at NPS Visitor Center for location

Ocean Safety Demonstration - Wednesdays, 10:30 AM, Ocracoke lifeguard stand

Especially for Kids - Mondays, 3 PM; Tuesdays, 4 PM; Thursdays and Fridays, 11 AM, NPS Visitor Center outdoor area

Outer Banks History - Tuesdays, 11 AM; Thursdays, 3:30 PM; Saturdays, 2 PM, NPS Visitor Center outdoor area

Banker Ponies - Sundays and Thursdays, 3 PM; Tuesdays, 2 PM, Pony Pasture

Pirates! - Mondays and Fridays, 2 PM; Wednesdays, 11 AM, NPS Visitor Center outdoor area

Graveyard of the Atlantic - Sundays, 11 AM; Wednesdays, 3:30 PM, NPS Visitor Center outdoor area

Barrier Island Nature - Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2 PM; Mondays, 11:30 AM; Tuesdays, 3 PM; Saturdays, 11 AM, NPS Visitor Center outdoor area

Maritime Woods Walk - Fridays, 3 PM, Hammock Hills Nature Trail (meet in parking lot)

Evening Campfire - Wednesdays, 8 PM, Ocracoke Campground beach

Night Lights - Thursdays, 8:45 PM, Ocracoke Campground parking lot

The schedule is subject to change and can, of course, be affected by weather, so check with the NPS Visitor Center to confirm which programs are happening while you are here. Enjoy!