Horse Sense and Survival: September 20, 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:

• This month, 21st June, 12:15 pm, Horse Sense and Survival: June 21, 2025 in Beaufort
• Next month, 20th July, 08:30 am, Horse Sense and Survival: July 20, 2025 in Harkers Island
• This August, 3rd August, 12:30 pm, Horse Sense and Survival: August 3, 2025 in Harkers Island

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