by Rachael Graf | July 13, 2023 | Cape Hatteras, Completed Projects, News & Events, Preserve History
By Rachael Graf, Community Engagement Coordinator at Outer Banks Forever On Tuesday, June 20, Cape Hatteras National Seashore completed exterior renovations of the historic U.S. Weather Bureau Station in Hatteras Village with the installation of a new...
by Rachael Graf | July 13, 2023 | Advance Science, Ask A BioTech, Cape Hatteras, News & Events
By Abby Burke, Biological Science Technician at Cape Hatteras National Seashore Why are sections of the beach closed for shorebirds? This is by far one of the most common questions we get as bio techs. The answer lies in shorebird nesting strategies and...
by Rachael Graf | July 13, 2023 | News & Events
Please tell us a little bit about yourself. I grew up in beautiful Central Virginia – where I currently live – and have been visiting the Outer Banks since I was little. In fact, my parents met in the Outer Banks, so the ‘Banks have always been a part of our...
by Rachael Graf | June 13, 2023 | News & Events, Partner Spotlight
Please tell us a little bit about the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau and your role(s) there. The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is the lead marketing and promotional agency for Dare County’s Outer Banks. We promote overnight visitation to the area and provide travel...
by Rachael Graf | June 13, 2023 | News & Events
Photo: Director, Jess Barnes, on her first day of a six day solo backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park. Please tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born and raised in Mechanicsville, Virginia, right outside of Richmond. Growing...