by Jessica Barnes | September 17, 2019 | Cape Hatteras, Create Experiences, Educate Youth, Fort Raleigh, Wright Brothers
Your OBX national parks aim to inspire and educate our next generation – whether they are in the parks or in the classroom. Now that school is back in session, there are a variety of resources available to teachers and parents who want to carry summer vacation...
by Jessica Barnes | September 17, 2019 | Cape Hatteras, Meet Your Ranger
Hometown: Rocky Mount, NC Education: East Carolina University majoring in Recreation and Park Management Previous Park Experience: Great Smoky Mountains National Park Where You’ll Find Him: Lead District Ranger, Cape Hatteras National Seashore How did you know...
by Jessica Barnes | September 11, 2019 | News & Events
Thank you to everyone who has reached out to us or checked in with your friends, family, and favorite places here in the Outer Banks as we begin to recover from Hurricane Dorian. It has been amazing to see the outpouring of support for our community! As of yesterday,...
by Jessica Barnes | August 12, 2019 | Create Experiences, Fort Raleigh
432 years ago on August 18th, 1587, Eleanor Dare gave birth to the first English child to be born in the New World. She named her Virginia Dare, and each year our friends at The Lost Colony celebrate her birthday with a very special addition to their nightly...
by Jessica Barnes | August 12, 2019 | Fort Raleigh, Meet Your Ranger
Hometown: Starks, Maine Education: Unity College, majoring in Parks, Recreation, and Ecotourism Where you’ll find him: Lead Park Ranger, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site What do you do as Lead Park Ranger at Fort Raleigh? My job is basically to oversee the...
by Jessica Barnes | July 5, 2019 | Meet Your Ranger, Women's History in OBX, Wright Brothers
We’re excited to bring you this new series to introduce you to the park rangers who spend their days protecting and showcasing your OBX national parks. Be make sure you’re subscribed to our email list to get future Meet Your Ranger profiles! *Please note:...
by Jessica Barnes | July 5, 2019 | Create Experiences, News & Events, Wright Brothers
Update: Your park has announced that NASA astronaut Eric Boe will be the special guest speaker at the event on July 20th! Click here to read the park’s official press release. We are excited to help the park and several local partners celebrate the 50th...
by Jessica Barnes | June 17, 2019 | Create Experiences, News & Events, Wright Brothers
50 years ago at the site of man’s first powered flight, hundreds gathered to watch man’s first steps on the moon. Join us as we go back in time and explore how the Wright Brothers’ innovation led to this monumental event, and how far we’ve come...
by Jessica Barnes | June 12, 2019 | Cape Hatteras, News & Events, Preserve History
20 years ago, locals and visitors from around the country came to watch as the famed Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was hoisted up and moved 2,900 feet to it’s current location. We are proud to support Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the Outer Banks Lighthouse as...
by Jessica Barnes | May 30, 2019 | Cape Hatteras, Fort Raleigh, News & Events, Wright Brothers
Each of us knows how our national parks impact us personally. They are places we visit to escape, to learn, and to create memories. Our OBX national parks also play a vital role in our local community by creating jobs and attracting visitors who support local...
