Wildlife viewing, water sports, hiking, and biking are just some of the activities visitors can enjoy at this national seashore park. This guide has tips on what to do, where to eat, and where to sleep. 25 maps. Photos.

Freelance writer Molly Perkins Harrison lives in Nags Head, North Carolina, within a mile of the north entrance to Cape Hatteras National Seashore and has been exploring its wonders for eight years. She is also the author of the Insiders' Guide to the Outer Banks.