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. Note: Virginia Tillett passed away on October 7, 2021. We...
Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service with your OBX national parks
On January 20, your OBX national parks will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by celebrating the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service! According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was...
Giving Tuesday 2019: Protect the place you love!
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...
Meet Your Ranger: Jami Lanier
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...
Back to School: At your OBX national parks, education goes beyond park boundaries
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...
Celebrate Virginia Dare’s Birthday with The Lost Colony
432 years ago on August 18th, 1587, Eleanor Dare gave birth to the first English child to be born in the New World. She named her Virginia Dare, and each year our friends at The Lost Colony celebrate her birthday with a very special addition to their nightly...
Meet Your Ranger: Josh Nelson
Hometown: Starks, Maine Education: Unity College, majoring in Parks, Recreation, and Ecotourism Where you’ll find him: Lead Park Ranger, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site What do you do as Lead Park Ranger at Fort Raleigh? My job is basically to oversee the...
How do your OBX national parks impact your community?
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...