by Jessica Barnes | May 14, 2020 | Cape Hatteras, Support
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...
by Jessica Barnes | May 14, 2020 | Cape Hatteras, Create Experiences, News & Events
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...
by Jessica Barnes | May 14, 2020 | Create Experiences, Fort Raleigh
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...
by Jessica Barnes | May 4, 2020 | Cape Hatteras, Fort Raleigh, Support, Wright Brothers
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...
by Jessica Barnes | April 22, 2020 | News & Events
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...
by Jessica Barnes | April 18, 2020 | News & Events
It’s National Park Week!! While we can’t celebrate in person, we’ll be sharing ideas all week on Facebook and Instagram to help you celebrate your OBX national parks, and all national parks, together at home. First up – today is Junior Ranger...
by Jessica Barnes | March 18, 2020 | Cape Hatteras, Fort Raleigh, Meet Your Ranger, Women's History in OBX
*Please note: Tracy is now based in Colorado and continuing to work for the NPS. We miss her and wish her the best! Hometown: Townson, Maryland Education: Ph.D., Duke University; B.S., University of Maryland Position: Chief of Resource Management and Science for the...
by Jessica Barnes | March 18, 2020 | Preserve History, Wright Brothers
March is Women’s History Month and we are highlighting some women who have made — and continue to make—an impact on our Outer Banks national parks! Orville and Wilbur Wright may have taught the world to fly, but their sister Katharine was equally as ambitious and...
by Jessica Barnes | March 3, 2020 | Advance Science, Cape Hatteras, Fort Raleigh, Sea Turtles, Wright Brothers
Happy World Wildlife Day! The Outer Banks and your OBX national parks are home to a variety of wildlife so to celebrate we wanted to introduce you to some of the amazing creatures that call the barrier islands home! About Me: Seal There are four types of seals that...
by Jessica Barnes | February 17, 2020 | Educate Youth, Fort Raleigh, News & Events
We are excited to partner with your OBX national parks and the Dare County Arts Council to help YOU design the next Junior Ranger badge at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site! Every year, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site distributes over 1,100 Junior Ranger Badges...
