Legend has it the Ocracoke ponies arrived in the Outer Banks with shipwrecked explorers in the 16th or 17th century, and they’ve called the island home ever since. While many of these early ponies were claimed by residents, some were left to roam wild. The National...
Legend has it the Ocracoke ponies arrived here with shipwrecked explorers in the 16th or 17th century, and they’ve called the island home ever since. While many of these early ponies were claimed by residents, some were left to roam wild. The National Park Service...
Your OBX national parks are garnering national attention this week. Cape Hatteras National Seashore is one of ten sites featured in a new national report by The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF), a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., that serves to...
The holiday season is here and you've probably been hearing about Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, but have you heard about Giving Tuesday? If you’re not familiar, Giving Tuesday is an online day of giving celebrated each year around the world after Black Friday...
This November you can help your OBX national parks celebrate one of the most iconic traditions of the Outer Banks - surf fishing. On Saturday, November 2nd join our community for the first ever Surf Fishing Heritage Event! This free community event will celebrate the...
Please tell us about yourself. Hometown: Lincolnton, NC Education: North Carolina State University, History major and Social Studies Education minor Position: Cultural Resource Manager Where you’ll find her: At the Museum Resource Center located at Fort Raleigh...
Your OBX national parks aim to inspire and educate our next generation – whether they are in the parks or in the classroom. Now that school is back in session, there are a variety of resources available to teachers and parents who want to carry summer vacation...
Hometown: Rocky Mount, NC Education: East Carolina University majoring in Recreation and Park Management Previous Park Experience: Great Smoky Mountains National Park Where You'll Find Him: Lead District Ranger, Cape Hatteras National Seashore How did you know you...
20 years ago, locals and visitors from around the country came to watch as the famed Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was hoisted up and moved 2,900 feet to it's current location. We are proud to support Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the Outer Banks Lighthouse as they...
Each of us knows how our national parks impact us personally. They are places we visit to escape, to learn, and to create memories. Our OBX national parks also play a vital role in our local community by creating jobs and attracting visitors who support local...