Our three national parks protect much of what we love most about being here in the Outer Banks. The diverse stories our parks preserve have shaped not only our local community, but also our nation and our world. From the Carolina Algonquian peoples to the first...
Hit the Trail(s)!
Looking for a new way to explore our Outer Banks national parks this summer? Check out this handy guide to the trails at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial! From shorter strolls to longer loops,...
Outer Banks Forever, Cape Hatteras National Seashore Celebrate Opening of New Multiuse Pathway in Buxton, NC
BUXTON, NC – Outer Banks Forever, the official nonprofit partner of the three Outer Banks national parks, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) hosted a joint ribbon cutting ceremony today, Thursday, June 12, at 10 a.m. to officially celebrate...
Supporter Story: Shannon Winakur
Shannon Winakur visiting the Cape Hatteras Light Station. Photo: Shannon Winakur. I grew up in Richmond, Virginia, and I now live in Baltimore, Maryland, with my husband and two teenage daughters. I am a cardiologist, so work for...
Education Garden at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site provides a new way to learn about Roanoke Island history
By Rachael Graf, Community Engagement Coordinator at Outer Banks Forever While exploring the grounds of Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, you may come across a raised garden bed filled with plants such as corn, beans, squash, sunflowers and herbs, especially in...
Outer Banks Forever, Cape Hatteras National Seashore break ground for new Cape Hatteras Lighthouse multiuse pathway
Pictured from left to right: Trip Forman, Outer Banks Forever Board President and Co-Owner of REAL Watersports; Laura Ertle, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative; Jessica Barnes, Director of Outer Banks Forever; Babur Mian,...
Artist in Community: Karyn Renea Soto
Our new Artist in Community program, in partnership with Dare Arts and the National Park Service, gives Outer Banks artists the opportunity to demonstrate their crafts or perform their arts in our Outer Banks national parks! Please tell us a little bit about yourself...
Artist in Community: Gray Michael Parsons
Our new Artist in Community program, in partnership with Dare Arts and the National Park Service, gives Outer Banks artists the opportunity to demonstrate their crafts or perform their arts in our Outer Banks national parks! Please tell us a little bit about yourself...
Artist in Community: Kate Leal
Our new Artist in Community program, in partnership with Dare Arts and the National Park Service, gives Outer Banks artists the opportunity to demonstrate their crafts or perform their arts in our Outer Banks national parks! Please tell us a little bit about yourself...
Outer Banks Forever, Dare Arts, National Park Service announce artist selections for ‘Artist in Community’ Earth Day event
KILL DEVIL HILLS and MANTEO, NC - Outer Banks Forever – the official nonprofit partner of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial – in partnership with Dare Arts and the National Park Service are...