MANTEO and KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. — Cape Hatteras National Seashore and its official nonprofit partner, Outer Banks Forever, today announced an upcoming partnership project, funded by Outer Banks Forever, that will restore the interior of the Bodie Island Double...
Outer Banks Forever: A Poem by Michael GrayHawk “Gray” Parsons
Shared with permission. Originally published March 2025 in Pampico Blue. We are “Outer Banks Forever” So who are we and what is it we do? Well, we preserve and protect this treasure for you We do it in partnership with our Park Service clan They watch over Her gifts...
Meet Our Store Staff: Kelly Hartman
Please tell us about yourself. I’m from the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. I was a Press Operator (printed books) for 27 years before moving to the Outer Banks. I am now the Assistant Store Manager of the Outer Banks Forever store at Wright Brothers National Memorial....
Your Guide to Recreating Responsibly in Our Outer Banks National Parks
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,...
Ask A BioTech: All About American Oystercatchers
By Meadow Maturen, Biological Science Technician at Cape Hatteras National Seashore As Biological Science Technicians, we spend our time monitoring and protecting a variety of target species here on the beaches of Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore). Our...
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...
Meet Our Team: Bryan Burhans, Director
Please tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m a native of Pennsylvania, but I’ve lived in several southeastern states throughout my career: Virginia, West Virginia, Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina. My wife, Lisa, and I have been married for 35...
Bryan Burhans named next Director of Outer Banks Forever
KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC – After an extensive executive search, Outer Banks Forever, the official nonprofit partner of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial has selected Bryan Burhans as its next...
Meet Our Store Staff: Logan Willis
Please tell us about yourself. I grew up in Hampton Roads, Virginia, visiting the Outer Banks since I was a baby! I’ve always loved the beach and being outdoors. I am currently the Store Manager at the Wright Brothers National Memorial Gift Shop. I have a blended...









