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...
by Rachael Graf | February 17, 2020 | Black History in the OBX, News & Events, Preserve History, Wright Brothers
This month, we join with the National Park Service in celebrating and honoring Black History Month by sharing stories about African American history in the Outer Banks and in our Outer Banks national parks. Note: This post was originally published in February 2020. In...
by Rachael Graf | February 17, 2020 | Black History in the OBX, Cape Hatteras, News & Events, Preserve History
This month, we join with the National Park Service in celebrating and honoring Black History Month by sharing stories about African American history in the Outer Banks and in our Outer Banks national parks. Note: Darrell Collins passed away on December 24, 2024. We...
by Rachael Graf | February 16, 2020 | Black History in the OBX, Fort Raleigh, News & Events, Preserve History
This month, we join with the National Park Service in celebrating and honoring Black History Month by sharing stories about African American history in the Outer Banks and in our Outer Banks national parks. Note: Virginia Tillett passed away on October 7, 2021....
by Jessica Barnes | January 17, 2020 | Uncategorized, Women's History in OBX
As we begin a new year together, we want to take the time to introduce you to our team – starting with our fearless leader (and Director), Jessica Barnes! Tell us a little bit about yourself ???? I was born and raised in Mechanicsville, Virginia—right outside of...
by Rachael Graf | January 16, 2020 | Advance Science, Cape Hatteras, Educate Youth, News & Events, Sea Turtles
This post was originally published in January 2020. Updated February 2026. If you’ve ever walked along the beach of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, you may have been lucky enough to spot a sea turtle or a protected sea turtle nest. According to the staff at Cape...
by Jessica Barnes | January 16, 2020 | Cape Hatteras, Create Experiences, Fort Raleigh, Support, Wright Brothers
On January 20, your OBX national parks will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by celebrating the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service! According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was...
