Latest News & Events
Coastal Warning Signal Tower Returns to U.S. Weather Bureau Station in Hatteras Village
By Rachael Graf, Community Engagement Coordinator at Outer Banks Forever On Tuesday, June 20, Cape Hatteras National Seashore completed exterior renovations of the historic U.S. Weather Bureau Station in Hatteras Village with the installation of a new...
Ask A BioTech: All About Shorebird Protections
By Abby Burke, Biological Science Technician at Cape Hatteras National Seashore Why are sections of the beach closed for shorebirds? This is by far one of the most common questions we get as bio techs. The answer lies in shorebird nesting strategies and...
Meet the Team: Rachael Graf, Community Engagement Coordinator
Please tell us a little bit about yourself. I grew up in beautiful Central Virginia – where I currently live – and have been visiting the Outer Banks since I was little. In fact, my parents met in the Outer Banks, so the ‘Banks have always been a part of our...
Partner Spotlight: Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
Please tell us a little bit about the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau and your role(s) there. The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is the lead marketing and promotional agency for Dare County’s Outer Banks. We promote overnight visitation to the area and provide travel...
Meet the Team: Jessica Barnes, Director
Photo: Director, Jess Barnes, on her first day of a six day solo backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park.Please tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born and raised in Mechanicsville, Virginia, right outside of Richmond. Growing...
Sea Turtle Migration: Moms on the Move!
Sea Turtle Migration: Moms on the Move! By Jessica Stuczynski, Biological Science Technician May 1 kicked off the sea turtle nesting season at Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore)! Every morning, biological technicians hit the beach to survey and document new...
Donor Story: Thurman Worthington, Jr.
Please tell us a little bit about yourself and your connection to the Outer Banks. I grew up in eastern North Carolina, in Pitt County, which is where Greenville, North Carolina, and East Carolina University are, on a tobacco farm. My family owned one of the original...
Partner Spotlight: Roasts for Coasts Coffee Co.
Please tell us a little bit about yourself and your coffee company. What inspired you to start “Roasts for Coasts”? Hello! My name is Adele! I am a mother of a soon-to-be two-year-old, I love coffee and I love the Outer Banks. It all started back in 2019 when a trip...
Donor Story: Edward Masterka
It's National Park Week, and we're celebrating by sharing stories from our supporters! A Sacrifice For Freedom: Gratitude For The Royal British Navy By Edward "Eddie" Masterka My wife was involved in recording the history and culture of the Outer Banks for decades,...
Donor Story: Susan Bacon
It's National Park Week, and we're celebrating by sharing stories from our supporters! "My husband and his family have gone to Cape Hatteras National Seashore since the 1970s, when -- bless my mother-in-law's soul -- they went in tents, then moved up to a travel...
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