by Rachael Graf | February 22, 2021 | Preserve History, Wright Brothers
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...
by Rachael Graf | February 11, 2021 | Cape Hatteras, Meet Your Ranger, News & Events, Women's History in OBX
Meet Your Ranger: Amy Thompson Our Meet Your Ranger series introduces you to the many amazing people who support your OBX national parks every day! Hometown: Versailles, Kentucky Education: M.S. in Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington; B.S. in...
by Jessica Barnes | January 26, 2021 | Cape Hatteras, Fort Raleigh, Women's History in OBX, Wright Brothers
*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...
by Rachael Graf | January 22, 2021 | Cape Hatteras, Fort Raleigh, News & Events, Wright Brothers
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...
by Jessica Barnes | November 30, 2020 | Cape Hatteras, Fort Raleigh, Support, Wright Brothers
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...
by Jessica Barnes | November 17, 2020 | Cape Hatteras, News & Events
This article, written by your parks’ Cultural Resource Manager Jami Lanier, was originally published in the 2020 In the Parks newspaper, available online here and at your parks’ Visitor’s Centers. The necessity of a lighthouse at Cape Hatteras has...
by Rachael Graf | October 29, 2020 | Cape Hatteras, Fort Raleigh, News & Events, Wright Brothers
By Rachael Graf, Community Engagement Coordinator 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 Outer Banks national parks have all played vital roles in both American...
by Jessica Barnes | September 16, 2020 | Cape Hatteras, Fort Raleigh, News & Events, Wright Brothers
It’s back to school season, which means it’s time for a pop quiz: Can you name all 3 of your OBX National Parks? (Don’t worry if you’re drawing a blank—most people can’t name them all! Your secret’s safe with us.) We are lucky to have three National Parks—Wright...
by Jessica Barnes | September 16, 2020 | Meet Your Ranger
National Park Rangers come in all shapes and sizes. Our Meet Your Ranger series introduces you to the many amazing faces that support your OBX national parks every day. Hometown: Whitney Point, New York Position: Public Affairs Specialist for Cape Hatteras National...
by Jessica Barnes | August 19, 2020 | News & Events, Support
Earlier this month the Great American Outdoors Act was passed into law. While many of the details of how, when and where funds from the Act will be used has yet to be determined, we’ve put together a brief overview for you of the purpose of this Act in assisting...
