by Rachael Graf | August 11, 2023 | News & Events
Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Being the child of a military family, I had the opportunity and pleasure of living in some beautiful places around the world. I was born in Wales, United Kingdom, and then spent some time in Iceland and on the island...
by Rachael Graf | August 10, 2023 | Meet Your Ranger, News & Events
Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Hometown: Miami, Florida. Program of study, relevant job experience, or relevant life experience: I have a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, specializing in Advertising. I spent...
by Rachael Graf | August 2, 2023 | Advance Science, Ask A BioTech, Cape Hatteras, Educate Youth, News & Events, Sea Turtles
By Ash Keiper-Kintz, Biological Science Technician at Cape Hatteras National Seashore So, you’ve come across a turtle while visiting the beach, that means it’s a sea turtle, right? Not necessarily! Sea turtles aren’t the only turtles that enjoy the beach, they...
by Rachael Graf | July 13, 2023 | Fort Raleigh, Meet Your Ranger, News & Events
Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Hometown: Santa Ana, California. Program of study: I recently graduated from Clark University where I majored in Race & Ethnic Studies and minored in Global Environmental Studies and Art...
by Rachael Graf | July 13, 2023 | Cape Hatteras, Completed Projects, News & Events, Preserve History
By Rachael Graf, Community Engagement Coordinator at Outer Banks Forever On Tuesday, June 20, Cape Hatteras National Seashore completed exterior renovations of the historic U.S. Weather Bureau Station in Hatteras Village with the installation of a new...
by Rachael Graf | July 13, 2023 | Advance Science, Ask A BioTech, Cape Hatteras, News & Events
By Abby Burke, Biological Science Technician at Cape Hatteras National Seashore Why are sections of the beach closed for shorebirds? This is by far one of the most common questions we get as bio techs. The answer lies in shorebird nesting strategies and...
by Rachael Graf | July 13, 2023 | News & Events
Please tell us a little bit about yourself. I grew up in beautiful Central Virginia – where I currently live – and have been visiting the Outer Banks since I was little. In fact, my parents met in the Outer Banks, so the ‘Banks have always been a part of our...
by Rachael Graf | June 13, 2023 | News & Events, Partner Spotlight
Please tell us a little bit about the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau and your role(s) there. The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is the lead marketing and promotional agency for Dare County’s Outer Banks. We promote overnight visitation to the area and provide travel...
by Rachael Graf | June 13, 2023 | News & Events
Photo: Director, Jess Barnes, on her first day of a six day solo backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park. Please tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born and raised in Mechanicsville, Virginia, right outside of Richmond. Growing...
by Rachael Graf | June 13, 2023 | Advance Science, Ask A BioTech, Cape Hatteras, News & Events, Sea Turtles
Sea Turtle Migration: Moms on the Move! By Jessica Stuczynski, Biological Science Technician May 1 kicked off the sea turtle nesting season at Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore)! Every morning, biological technicians hit the beach to survey and document new...
