Horse Sense and Survival: August 3, 2025

Participants meet at 8:30 am at Harkers Island Visitor Center and arrive on the sound-side shore of East Shackleford Banks, where they will walk a moderate-level trek off the beaten path to find horses and settle down to watch them. Come prepared for a day in the sun, climbing dunes, walking through brush, and navigating in deep sand.

Make the most of your excursion by coming prepared. Shoes that protect your feet and stay on in the mud are required. It is strongly recommended to bring water, lunch/snacks, bug repellent, sunscreen, sun hat, binoculars, and camera with a telephoto lens in a daypack or shoulder bag.

The program is free, but space is limited to twenty participants. Reservations are required and can be made at https://forms.office.com/g/z401QDL577. The ferry is $24 for adults & $17 for children (ages 3 - 11). Upon making your reservation for the program with the park, Reserve your ferry ticket(s) at www.islandexpressferryservices.com or by calling (252) 728-7433.

You may also like the following events from Cape Lookout National Seashore:

• Next Monday, 4th August, 08:30 am, Can You Dig It? in Harkers Island
• This month, 12th August, 07:30 pm, Lighthouse Starlight Cruise in Harkers Island
• Next month, 6th September, 06:30 pm, Lighthouse Starlight Cruise in Harkers Island

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