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Cannon Mystery Uncovered

katelyn

June 29, 2016 in General Fort Macon History

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June 29, 2016

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Friends of Fort Macon

1 week ago

Ft. Macon State Park is open on its normal schedule as of 8am this morning. Park staff said there was not much damage, and they were able to clear the park and trails of fallen trees and dangerous hanging branches Friday afternoon. They do advise that there were several areas of standing water and mud on the trail, but hope they will dry up or soak in quickly. Also the west side of the parking lot at the Bathhouse / Beach Access area is currently closed due to flooding, but the east side is open. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Fort Macon

1 week ago

From the NC State Park website:
"Fort Macon State Park will be closed starting on Thursday, September 5 until further notice. For your safety and the safety of park staff, please do not enter the park while it is closed. Once Hurricane Dorian has passed, staff will assess conditions as soon as possible and will reopen the park when it is safe for visitors."
You can check on the parks status at:
www.ncparks.gov/fort-macon-state-park ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Fort Macon

2 weeks ago

Saturday, August 31, is Cannon Day at Fort Macon. Come out for the BOOM but also learn how each type of cannon aided Fort Macon's coastal defense strategies. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy either our shaded Bathhouse picnic tables near our water access or our picnic area adjacent to the Coastal Education and Visitor Center. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Fort Macon

2 weeks ago

Sunday, August 25, Ranger Ben was on hand when one turtle clutch near the Bathhouse hatched. Approximately 55 hatchlings emerged from the sand and scurried towards the water. A few confused hatchlings headed towards the Atlantic Beach lights in the distance, but Ranger Ben provided some much needed redirection towards the surf. Ranger Ben is closely monitoring the two other clutches near the Bathhouse. We thank our Fort Macon visitors who have done a terrific job of avoiding our turtle nesting sites. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Fort Macon

2 months ago

The weather has been a little iffy this morning, but the chance for rain this evening is low enough that we are still planning on holding the concert at its normal time and location. If anything changes we will post an update here and on the state park's webpage, www.ncparks.gov/fort-macon-state-park ... See MoreSee Less

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