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Cape Hatteras

National Seashore

Fort Raleigh

National Historic Site

Wright Brothers

National Memorial

Adopt A Pony

Support Ocracoke’s most beloved residents by symbolically adopting an Ocracoke pony today! Get your official adoption certificate and photo of your chosen pony.

Adopt A Sea Turtle Nest

Get an official adoption certificate and updates on your very own sea turtle nest! You will help fund projects and programs that protect and enhance Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

Protect our Parks

Our OBX national parks protect the nature, history, and spirit of freedom you think of when you make your way here each year. Find out how you can protect them today.

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Meet Our Board: Nick Graham, Treasurer

Meet Our Board: Nick Graham, Treasurer

Please tell us a little bit about yourself.  I’m 32 – born and raised in Southern Shores. I’ve spent my whole life on the Outer Banks except for a six-year stint for higher education and trying out life in a big city. I am in the property and casualty insurance...

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Science in Our Parks: Treating Invasive Plants

Science in Our Parks: Treating Invasive Plants

Invasive Plant Profile: Thorny Olive (Elaeagnus pungens)  By Michael Gosselin, Biological Science Technician at Cape Hatteras National Seashore  What is it?  Thorny Olive is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to Asia. It was introduced in...

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Monitoring Recreational Water Quality

Monitoring Recreational Water Quality

By Michael Flynn, Physical Scientist at Cape Hatteras National Seashore The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) is situated between two major water bodies – the Atlantic Ocean and the Pamlico Sound – which provides a wide variety of water based recreational...

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Outer Banks Forever is the official nonprofit partner of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial, helping to protect and enhance these special places.