Howlings

Basic Information • 2010 Howling Schedule • To Register • Directions

Basic Information

Join Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge staff on a Howling Safari for an unforgettable evening! Learn about endangered red wolves, found only in the wilds of northeastern North Carolina, and get the chance of a lifetime to hear their harmonious howls. Meet at Creef Cut Wildlife Trail at the intersection of Milltail Road and Highway 64 (approximately 15 minutes from Manteo—see map at bottom of this page, or click here for specific directions).

A reservation is required for each group that would like to attend a howling. You can register online by clicking on the "Register" graphic below. Note that this will open a new window or tab on your browser: If you would prefer to register by phone, please call 252.796.5600.

• The program fee is $7.00 per person in each party, with children under five years-old admitted free of charge. Please note that this fee is non-refundable. The program fee is payable in cash the night of the howling, and will be collected at the check-in station.
• The Coalition will also sponsor several "free-of-charge" howlings in 2010. These "howl-a-days" are highlighted in the schedule below.
• Program capacity for each howling is 70 people. Please note that non-registered visitors may be turned away due to this capacity limit, so please register early to save your spot.
• Programs typically last two hours.
• Dress for the weather. Howlings will occur except during lightning, heavy wind or rain, or impassable road conditions. The decision to cancel will be made no later than 90 minutes prior to the start of the howling. Please call 252.796.5600 for go/no-go information on the day of the howling.
• Personal vehicles will be used to caravan back to the howling site. Please note that roads on the refuge are mostly gravel.
• Bring a flashlight and insect repellant. Temperature and insect conditions are often extreme.
• Please do NOT bring pets! Please leave cell phones and other mobile devices in your car!

2010 Howling Schedule

Howlings will be held on the following days and times:

To Register

A reservation is required for each group that would like to attend a howling. You can register online by clicking the box below (note that this will open a new window or tab on your browser). If you would prefer to register by phone, please call 252.796.5600.

Directions

Meet at Creef Cut Wildlife Trail at the intersection of Milltail Road and Highway 64. Creef Cut is located approximately 15 minutes from Manteo. The GPS coordinates for this site are 35º 51.8' north latitude/75º 51.4' west longitude.

From the west—Approximately seven miles from the bridge over Alligator River, on Highway 64 East, the refuge entrance is on the right. A sign for Milltail Road will be on the left and a Creef Cut Trail sign is on right.

From the east—Approximately five miles over the Virginia Dare Bridge, on Highway 64 West Bypass, the Refuge entrance is on the left. The sign for Milltail Road is also on your right, before you see the Creef Cut Trail sign on your left.

From Nags Head/Kill Devil Hills—Take Highway 158 South to the Highway 64 West Bypass. Cross the Virginia Dare Bridge and continue traveling east through Manns Harbor. Creef Cut is approximately five miles over the bridge on the left, on Highway 64 West.