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:...
Putting the Rivalry to Rest: ‘Wright Route’ Unites Legacy of Aviation
Putting the Rivalry to Rest: ‘Wright Route’ Unites Legacy of Aviation Joint education and tourism initiative launching this summer to unite Wright brothers’ stories from Dayton, OH to Kitty Hawk, NC DAYTON, OH and KITTY HAWK, NC — Orville and Wilbur Wright changed...
‘I’m still going strong’: Fred Hattman, Wright Brothers National Memorial volunteer, has logged more than 10,000 hours – and he’s still counting
It all started with a vacation. In the late 1970s, Fred Hattman, an Air Force veteran from the Bronx, was living with his wife, Ronnie, and their three children in Connecticut, trying to find an unhurried place for a peaceful family trip. “We went to Disney World...
Meet Your Ranger: Beth Hudick
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...
Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs): Not Afraid of a Challenge
This month, we join the National Park Service and park partners around the country to celebrate Women's History Month. Your OBX National Parks are the birthplaces of legacies that have allowed women to do what was once thought to be impossible. Your park staff work...
The Tuskegee Airmen: A Legacy of Excellence and Perseverance
This month, we join the National Park Service and park partners around the country to celebrate Black History Month. Your OBX National Parks are vitally important to Black history in the United States, and your park staff work diligently to ensure these stories are...
Meet Our Team: Alisa Lapp, volunteer Social Media Coordinator!
*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...
Outer Banks Forever Receives New Capacity Building Grant from National Park Foundation
KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC — Outer Banks Forever, the local nonprofit partner of your Outer Banks national parks — Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Wright Brothers National Memorial and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site — is pleased to announce it has been selected as one...
Giving Tuesday 2020: How You Can Impact Your Parks
On December 1st, Outer Banks Forever joins nonprofits around the world in celebrating Giving Tuesday, an annual day of giving each holiday season. Read on to learn how this special day supports the communities we serve every day. What is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday...
Story Time: Mysteries From Our OBX National Parks
Whether you're huddled around a campfire or snuggled under blankets in your living room, fall is the perfect time to tell stories of intrigue. Our OBX national parks have all played vital roles in both American and world history, and each park has its own unsolved...