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Outer Banks Forever Frequently Asked Questions
As the official nonprofit fundraising partner of our Outer Banks national parks, we are proud to work together with you and with our park staff to protect and enhance our parks, now and forever. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions below to get to know us. We look...
In Her Own Wright: A Look at the Life of Katharine Wright
Katharine Wright has long been known as "the sister of the Wright brothers" – but she was so much more. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we recently sat down with our friend Mackensie Wittmer, Executive Director of the National Aviation Heritage Area in...
Outer Banks Forever 2021 Year in Review
Since we launched in April 2019, our vision has been to build a solid foundation of support for Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial, three amazing national parks that not only preserve our...
Winter Challenges for Sea Turtles
This month Ben Ranelli, a former biological technician at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, tells us all about winter challenges for sea turtles and how you can help. Winter Challenges for Sea Turtles By Ben Ranelli Winter chills present animals across the globe with...
Meet Your Ranger: Matthew Hall
Our Meet Your Ranger series introduces you to the many amazing people who support our Outer Banks national parks every day! Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Hometown: Savannah, Georgia. Education: B.S. in Biology, Georgia Southern University. Position...
North Carolina, Ohio to celebrate 118th anniversary of first flight together, debut Wright Route
Nonprofit partners in both states to co-produce virtual event, launch Wright Route to put ‘aviation rivalry’ to rest KITTY HAWK, NC and DAYTON, OH — Orville and Wilbur Wright changed the course of human history in 12 seconds when they completed the first successful...
Outer Banks Forever 2021 Gift Guide
Outer Banks Forever 2021 Gift Guide Just in time for the holidays: Outer Banks Forever merchandise! We are excited to share that you can now purchase our Outer Banks Forever merchandise online! Each item in our collection represents something you love about the Outer...
Meet Your Ranger: Carmen Pantaleo
Our Meet Your Ranger series introduces you to the many amazing people who support our Outer Banks national parks every day! Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Hometown: Neptune City, New Jersey. Experience before joining the National Park Service: I spent 20...
Meet Your Ranger: Scott Babinowich
Our Meet Your Ranger series introduces you to the many amazing people who support our Outer Banks national parks every day! Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Hometown: Pennington, New Jersey. Education: Undergraduate degree in History and Anthropology and...
Honoring American Indian Heritage in the Outer Banks
This month, national parks around the United States are honoring Native American Heritage Month, and our Outer Banks national parks are joining them! Years before the arrival of Europeans and what has come to be called “The Lost Colony,” the land that is now known as...
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