Explore Our Outer Banks National Parks

Want to dive deeper into the history, culture, and biodiversity our Outer Banks national parks protect? As a visitor to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial, you can enrich your visit by attending our parks’ ranger programs!

Ranger programs are a great way to learn about what makes our parks special, whether it’s learning how people of the past lived, discovering geologic processes at work, or seeing things you wouldn’t have found on your own. These programs include talks, guided walks, and hands-on activities. Programs are offered throughout the summer and early fall at a variety of locations throughout our parks and are open to visitors of all ages. No matter your interests, ranger programs offer something for everyone! Please note: Ranger programs are subject to change due to seasons, weather, and staffing.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Ranger Programs – Summer 2026

Bodie Island

  • Bodie Island Lighthouse Climbs
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse – Lighting the Way for Over 150 Years 
  • Crabbing With a Ranger
  • Life on a Barrier Island

Hatteras Island

  • Beach Bird Walk
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse – Reflect on the Past, Preserve for the Future
  • Life on a Barrier Island

Ocracoke Island

  • Banker Ponies
  • Life on a Barrier Island
  • Night Skies Over Ocracoke 
  • Ocracoke Lighthouse – Celebrating Over 200 Years of Service 

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site Ranger Programs – Summer 2026

  • Dramatic Arts at Fort Raleigh
  • The Freedmen’s Colony – The Civil War on Roanoke Island
  • The “Lost Colony” Walking Tour

Wright Brothers National Memorial Ranger Programs – Summer 2026

  • Wind and Sand 

To stay up to date with park programs and events, check out the online calendars below: