[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”3897″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Orville and Wilbur Wright changed the course of human history when their flying machine lifted off the ground and connected us to the rest of the world. Their scientific exploration of manned flight made way for incredible innovations in modern engineering and technology that continue to change history to this day. We are thrilled to announce a new partnership between Ohio the “Birthplace of Aviation” and North Carolina “First in Flight” that will connect the legacy of aviation that has forever linked both states. Outer Banks Forever, the National Aviation Heritage Area, and the First Flight Society are working closely with the National Park Service at Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Wright Brothers National Memorial to promote the Wright brothers’ stories from Dayton, OH to Kitty Hawk, NC through a new education and tourism initiative called the ‘Wright Route,’ a virtual and in-person experience launching this summer. The ‘Wright Route’ looks to provide a fuller picture of the brothers’ lives and work, promote collaboration and dispel myths about the rivalry between the two aviation parks. “Our parks and organizations have been friends for many years and enjoy working together to tell the inspiring stories of how aviation changed our world. This initiative invites visitors to explore both parks and experience the Wright brothers’ journey to the Outer Banks in a new way,” says Jessica Barnes Green, Director of Outer Banks Forever, the official nonprofit partner of Wright Brothers National Memorial. The initiative will provide on online hub and in-park information encouraging Ohio and North Carolina residents and visitors to travel to both world-changing aviation centers, enhancing their experience of the national story of aviation’s beginnings and how it impacts our world today. “Last year we combined our first flight celebrations in Dayton and the Outer Banks for the first time in our history. We reached people from across the United States, Holland, the UK, and more. This newest collaboration between our states’ nonprofit park partners allows visitors to explore our connection even further. Not only can you experience two ultimate aviation heritage tourism destinations, but you can also discover the towns where the Wright brothers ate, rested, and shopped for supplies. As we talk about the Power of Travel during National Travel and Tourism Week, we are proud to combine our messaging for greater economic impact in Ohio, North Carolina, and the towns in between,” says Mackensie Wittmer, Director of the National Aviation Heritage Area. Join our e-mail list below to be the first to know when the Wright Route launches![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3889″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Get Updates” color=”danger” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fobxforever.org%2Fcontact-us%2F|title:Contact%20Us||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]