by Rachael Graf | March 14, 2022 | News & Events, Preserve History, Wright Brothers
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...
by Rachael Graf | January 24, 2022 | News & Events, Support
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...
by Rachael Graf | January 24, 2022 | News & Events, 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...
by Rachael Graf | January 24, 2022 | Meet Your Ranger, News & Events
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...
by Rachael Graf | December 13, 2021 | Create Experiences, News & Events, Preserve History, Support, Wright Brothers
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...
by Rachael Graf | December 10, 2021 | News & Events, Support
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...
by Rachael Graf | December 10, 2021 | Meet Your Ranger, News & Events
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...
by Rachael Graf | November 18, 2021 | Meet Your Ranger, News & Events
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...
by Rachael Graf | November 17, 2021 | Fort Raleigh, News & Events, Preserve History
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...
by Rachael Graf | October 20, 2021 | Cape Hatteras, Create Experiences, Educate Youth, Fort Raleigh, News & Events, Wright Brothers
In partnership with Outer Banks Forever, funds will cover transportation costs for field trips for students attending local Title I schools KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC and MANTEO, NC — Last month, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic...
