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The Origins of OBX Kite Boarding with Trip Forman, REAL Watersports
By Rachael Graf, Community Engagement Coordinator Trip Forman has gills. At least that’s what he tells people. “I have to be in the water,” Forman said. “If I'm not in the water regularly, my gills start to dry up and stick to the side of my neck. And then I get...
Sporting In Parks: Get on the sand with the NC Beach Buggy Association
This month’s National Park Service theme celebrates all of the ways we enjoy sporting in our parks. We invited our friend and partner Al Adam, Vice President of the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association to share how their members #RecreateResponsibly and enjoy a...
Your OBX Virtual Tour: Wright Brothers National Memorial
Are you wishing you could fly to the Outer Banks this summer? With new virtual engagement opportunities from Wright Brothers National Memorial, you can - from wherever you are! Wright Brothers National Memorial App Developed by the National Park Service, the Wright...
How You Can Protect Our Oceans Today
June is World Oceans Month - Read on to learn about one of the greatest threats to our beaches, oceans and marine life and how you can help protect them. Imagine this: You’re walking along the beach of Cape Hatteras National Seashore when something catches your eye up...
Join in the #VirtualCampout with your national parks!
Your OBX national parks are joining parks around the country for a Virtual Campout this Memorial Day weekend! From Saturday to Monday, you can participate in activities at home and hear from special guests from over 20 national parks. You'll be able to explore the...
Small But Mighty: The Banker Ponies of Ocracoke Island
If you’ve had the opportunity to travel to Ocracoke Island, then you may have stopped to visit some of the island’s most popular residents: the Banker Ponies that are protected and cared for by your OBX national park staff. But how did these ponies come to be on the...
Outer Banks Safety Tips for Summer 2020
As the Outer Banks community prepares to re-open to visitors on Saturday, May 16th (entry FAQs here), we want to share a few important safety tips and reminders with you. This includes not only how to be safe when spending time near the ocean, but also guidelines for...
Your OBX Virtual Tour: Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site App Developed by the National Park Service, Fort Raleigh’s interactive app allows you to visit the park from anywhere in the world! The app features videos and posts on the Carolina Algonquian Indians, the Lost Colony, the Battle of...
Giving Tuesday Now: 3 Ways to Support Your Outer Banks Today
There's never been a time when your OBX community and national parks need your support more than now. The good news is, you can choose how you give back and we hope you'll join us today as we rally to support your parks, and our OBX community. Today is Giving Tuesday...
Earth Day 2020 – 50 Years of Education & Stewardship
Have you ever stopped to think about what our nation—and our local OBX community—would be like without its national parks? These special places preserve our history, our culture and our environment for our enjoyment and for the enjoyment of generations to come. So...
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