The Point is OPEN

[charkbait]

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[fishdaddy]

Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 9:16 AM

Superintendent Mike Murray announced today that the east side of Cape Point has reopened to off-road vehicle (ORV) access
effective immediately. The area is now open to ORV traffic from 6:00 am until 10:00 pm daily. The nighttime prohibition on beach
driving is still in effect throughout the Seashore from 10:00 pm until 6 am.

The nesting season for beach nesting bird species is winding down in the Cape Point area; however, colonial waterbird nests and
chicks are still present in the pre-nesting area west of Cape Point. This area is still posted with signs and symbolic fencing as being
closed to vehicles, pedestrian and all pets. Staff will continue to monitor the area for bird nesting activity, as well as for an increased
number of sea turtle nests in the area.

Temporary resource protection areas are established to protect threatened and endangered species, including piping plovers and
sea turtles, and for species of concern, including American oystercatchers and colonial waterbirds (terns and black skimmers).
For more information, call 252-473-2111 ext. 148.

-NPS-

[Scorpio]

Giving serious consideration to coming down to the banks in sept for one week since the point is now open. Last time i was down there was many years ago when the Huricane came through and totaly changed the place. Just how much is available for beach veh traffic, do i have more beach access other than just the point? And finaly, hows the fishing?

[John M]

Originally Posted by Scorpio

Giving serious consideration to coming down to the banks in sept for one week since the point is now open. Last time i was down there was many years ago when the Huricane came through and totaly changed the place. Just how much is available for beach veh traffic, do i have more beach access other than just the point? And finaly, hows the fishing?

dont miss this key point

" The area is now open to ORV traffic from 6:00 am until 10:00 pm daily. The nighttime prohibition on beach
driving is still in effect throughout the Seashore from 10:00 pm until 6 am."