Cackalacky Chaser

10/04/2026

Back in business in time for the 10-13-26 rocket launch! 🚀

Two lanes of traffic are OPEN on NC 12!

📸 NCDOT

10/02/2026

Nothing like a full sprint across the sand to catch a rocket. 😂 Falcon Heavy lifted off last night right as I was pulling into my parking spot at Wrightsville Beach. I bolted to the shoreline and made it just in time to watch it climb into view for five minutes before turning right back around for home.

Easily the quickest beach trip of my life, and 100% worth the cardio. Here’s the rest of the set from the Cackalacky coast! 🚀🌊

10/02/2026

Falcon Heavy launch seen from Wrightsville Beach, NC. You can also see the ejected stage one boosters!!

09/29/2026

It really a shame national news networks won’t pick this story up.

ABC News, CBS News, NBC News 👀

09/29/2026

Ever looked up at the sky and wondered how you can help NASA do real-world science? ☁️🛰️

With the GLOBE PACE Clouds Challenge, you can! NASA scientists are asking citizen scientists worldwide to help them evaluate data from the PACE satellite by collecting ground-based cloud observations.

Your backyard observations help researchers understand total cloud cover and how well satellite instruments detect cloud edges. It only takes about 5 minutes, and participants who complete valid observations during satellite overpass windows even earn a certificate of recognition!

Want to join in?

1. Download the free GLOBE Observer app.
2. Set up your satellite overpass alerts.
3. Head outside and log your cloud observations when PACE passes overhead!

👉 Learn all the details and how to participate: https://www.globe.gov/do-globe/measurement-campaigns/field-measurement-campaigns/pace-clouds-challenge

NASA scientists working on the PACE satellite mission are asking for your help to collect Clouds observations when the PACE satellite is passing over your location. PACE Atmosphere lead, Dr. Andy Sayer, is interested in comparing your ground-based observations of clouds to PACE data to get a sense o...

09/27/2026

First ferries now in operation at the OBX!

09/24/2026

Folks stuck on Hatteras as NC-12 is closed and fairy service is temporarily suspended.

09/23/2026

Nailed it!

The official start of Fall arrived this Tuesday with cooler temps...for now! 🍁☀️

09/22/2026

This is a unique view of a downburst seen from a tower cam! You’re basically watching a storm exhale its last dying breath upon the ground that create damaging straight-line winds. If you would like to a ground-level POV of a downburst, checkout my the link to me YouTube video in the comments below. 👇