Explore Our Outer Banks National Parks

cWant to dive deeper into the history and biodiversity of our amazing Outer Banks national parks? As a visitor to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial, you can enrich your visit by attending our parks’ ranger programs!

Ranger programs are a great way to learn about what makes our parks special, whether it’s learning how people of the past lived, discovering geologic processes at work, or seeing things you wouldn’t have found on your own. These programs include talks, guided walks, and hands-on activities. Programs are offered throughout the summer and early fall at a variety of locations throughout our parks.

Take a guided walk with a ranger at Fort Raleigh to explore the mystery of the “Lost Colony” of Roanoke. Fly a kite and test the Kitty Hawk winds like Wilbur and Orville at Wright Brothers. Discover the creatures onshore and offshore that call Cape Hatteras home. Hear stories about the Banker ponies and pirates of Ocracoke Island.

Ranger programs are open to visitors of all ages. No matter your interests, ranger programs offer something for everyone. Please note: Ranger programs are subject to change due to seasons, weather, and staffing.

To stay up to date with programs and events, check out our parks’ online calendars below:

Our Outer Banks national parks publish In The Parks each year to keep you up-to-date with stories, event happenings, and the latest developments at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial. 

In the 2023 edition, you’ll read about the 200th anniversary of the Ocracoke Island Lighthouse, the ongoing restoration of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the new Freedom Trail at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, research into the Wright brothers’ flights in Kitty Hawk, and much more. Click the link below to download your free copy of In The Parks:

In the Parks – 2023 (pictured below)