by Jessica Barnes | January 26, 2021 | Cape Hatteras, Fort Raleigh, Women's History in OBX, Wright Brothers
*Please note: Alisa is a seasonal lead interpretive ranger on Ocracoke Island! Social media can be a great place to stay connected to the people and places you love. If you’ve followed and enjoyed our social media posts since June 2020, please say a big THANK...
by Jessica Barnes | November 30, 2020 | Cape Hatteras, Fort Raleigh, Support, Wright Brothers
On December 1st, Outer Banks Forever joins nonprofits around the world in celebrating Giving Tuesday, an annual day of giving each holiday season. Read on to learn how this special day supports the communities we serve every day. What is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday...
by Jessica Barnes | November 17, 2020 | Cape Hatteras, News & Events
This article, written by your parks’ Cultural Resource Manager Jami Lanier, was originally published in the 2020 In the Parks newspaper, available online here and at your parks’ Visitor’s Centers. The necessity of a lighthouse at Cape Hatteras has...
by Jessica Barnes | September 16, 2020 | Cape Hatteras, Fort Raleigh, News & Events, Wright Brothers
It’s back to school season, which means it’s time for a pop quiz: Can you name all 3 of your OBX National Parks? (Don’t worry if you’re drawing a blank—most people can’t name them all! Your secret’s safe with us.) We are lucky to have three National Parks—Wright...
by Jessica Barnes | September 16, 2020 | Meet Your Ranger
National Park Rangers come in all shapes and sizes. Our Meet Your Ranger series introduces you to the many amazing faces that support your OBX national parks every day. Hometown: Whitney Point, New York Position: Public Affairs Specialist for Cape Hatteras National...
