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...
Our Meet Your Ranger series introduces you to the many amazing people who support our Outer Banks national parks every day! *Please note: Rebekah is a former seasonal ranger with our Outer Banks national parks! We miss her and wish her the best! Please tell us a...
Hometown: Painesville, Ohio Education: B.S. in Biology, Bowling Green State University; M.S. in Coastal Zone Management, Nova Southeastern University Position: Chief of Resource Management and Science, National Parks of Eastern North Carolina Where you’ll find her:...
Our Meet Your Ranger series introduces you to the many amazing people who support your OBX national parks every day! Hometown: Columbus, Ohio Education: Miami University of Ohio; History and International Studies Position: North District Interpreter Where you’ll...
Meet Your Ranger: Amy Thompson Our Meet Your Ranger series introduces you to the many amazing people who support your OBX national parks every day! Hometown: Versailles, Kentucky Education: M.S. in Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington; B.S. in...
*Please note: Alisa is a seasonal lead interpretive ranger on Ocracoke Island! Social media can be a great place to stay connected to the people and places you love. If you've followed and enjoyed our social media posts since June 2020, please say a big THANK YOU to...
National Park Rangers come in all shapes and sizes. Our Meet Your Ranger series introduces you to the many amazing faces that support our Outer Banks national parks every day! *Please note: Sarah is now the NPS Partnership Program Manager for the South Atlantic Gulf...
*Please note: Tracy is now based in Colorado and continuing to work for the NPS. We miss her and wish her the best! Hometown: Townson, Maryland Education: Ph.D., Duke University; B.S., University of Maryland Position: Chief of Resource Management and Science for the...
March is Women’s History Month and we’re highlighting women who have made — and continue to make—an impact on your OBX national parks! Though her name may be unfamiliar to many, Louise Meekins helped shape your OBX national parks into the special places that they are...
As we begin a new year together, we want to take the time to introduce you to our team - starting with our fearless leader (and Director), Jessica Barnes! Tell us a little bit about yourself ???? I was born and raised in Mechanicsville, Virginia—right outside of...