by Jessica Barnes | March 18, 2020 | Preserve History, Wright Brothers
March is Women’s History Month and we are highlighting some women who have made — and continue to make—an impact on our Outer Banks national parks! Orville and Wilbur Wright may have taught the world to fly, but their sister Katharine was equally as ambitious and...
by Jessica Barnes | March 3, 2020 | Advance Science, Cape Hatteras, Fort Raleigh, Sea Turtles, Wright Brothers
Happy World Wildlife Day! The Outer Banks and your OBX national parks are home to a variety of wildlife so to celebrate we wanted to introduce you to some of the amazing creatures that call the barrier islands home! About Me: Seal There are four types of seals that...
by Jessica Barnes | February 17, 2020 | Educate Youth, Fort Raleigh, News & Events
We are excited to partner with your OBX national parks and the Dare County Arts Council to help YOU design the next Junior Ranger badge at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site! Every year, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site distributes over 1,100 Junior Ranger Badges...
by Jessica Barnes | February 17, 2020 | Black History in OBX, News & Events, Preserve History, Wright Brothers
This month, we join with the National Park Service in celebrating and honoring Black History Month by sharing stories about African American history in the Outer Banks and in our Outer Banks national parks. In 1890 at a small rural high school in Dayton, Ohio, an...
by Jessica Barnes | February 17, 2020 | Black History in OBX, Cape Hatteras, News & Events, Preserve History
This month, we join with the National Park Service in celebrating and honoring Black History Month by sharing stories about African American history in the Outer Banks and in our Outer Banks national parks. Cape Hatteras National Seashore is famous for its...