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Cape Hatteras

National Seashore

Fort Raleigh

National Historic Site

Wright Brothers

National Memorial

Adopt A Pony

Support Ocracoke’s most beloved residents by symbolically adopting an Ocracoke pony today! Get your official adoption certificate and photo of your chosen pony.

Adopt A Sea Turtle Nest

Get an official adoption certificate and updates on your very own sea turtle nest! You will help fund projects and programs that protect and enhance Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

Protect our Parks

Our OBX national parks protect the nature, history, and spirit of freedom you think of when you make your way here each year. Find out how you can protect them today.

Latest News

In Her Own Wright: A Look at the Life of Katharine Wright

In Her Own Wright: A Look at the Life of Katharine Wright

Katharine Wright has long been known as "the sister of the Wright brothers" – but she was so much more.  In celebration of Women’s History Month, we recently sat down with our friend Mackensie Wittmer, Executive Director of the National Aviation Heritage Area in...

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Outer Banks Forever 2021 Year in Review

Outer Banks Forever 2021 Year in Review

Since we launched in April 2019, our vision has been to build a solid foundation of support for Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial, three amazing national parks that not only preserve our...

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Winter Challenges for Sea Turtles 

Winter Challenges for Sea Turtles 

This month Ben Ranelli, a former biological technician at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, tells us all about winter challenges for sea turtles and how you can help.  Winter Challenges for Sea Turtles  By Ben Ranelli Winter chills present animals across the globe with...

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Outer Banks Forever is the official nonprofit partner of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial, helping to protect and enhance these special places.