Ballance to bring Ocracoke history to Core Sound’s present
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A skipper laments for simpler times (and simpler boats)
Call me a codger, but I believe we have reached the point of over-teching everything.
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6 Facts About Ancient Navigation
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DNA project links individual female loggerheads, nests on Coastal Review
A loggerhead sea turtle swims just under the water’s surface. Photo: NOAA
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LNM: Coast Guard publishes revised temporary deviation for Okeechobee Waterway, St. Lucie River Railroad Bridge
MIAMI – The Coast Guard is seeking comment on the updated temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the Florida East Coast Railroad Bridge, across the Okeechobee Waterway, mile 7.41 at Stuart, Fla., published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, February 6.
This deviation is effective starting at 12:01 a.m. on February 12, 2024.
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Inaugural SYCY Wahoo Blitz, Feb 9-11, 2024, Staniel Cay Yacht Club, Exumas
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Belhaven Marina photo of the week, Belhaven, NC, AICW MM 135, Pungo River
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Bahamas Updates from Explorer Chartbooks
Explorer Chartbooks, A CRUISERS NET PARTNER, has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits.
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January OBX Park News: National Park Field Trips, Education Garden, Meet Your Ranger, and more
Your January E-news preview: 
The beginning of a new year is a time of excitement for what’s ahead and reflection on the challenges and opportunities of the past year. In 2023, you helped us make our parks stronger through projects and partnerships that will impact our local community and visitors for years to come.
While we work on a full recap of the amazing things you helped us accomplish last year, here are just a few examples of the impact you made possible in our parks: - Funded field trips for local students to explore and learn about the unique environment and rich history here in the Outer Banks (learn more below!)
- Worked with the Hatteras Village community to rebuild the iconic Coastal Warning Signal Tower at the historic U.S. Weather Bureau Station
- Made our beaches safer by supporting Big Wave Risk Assessment Group’s first-ever Surf Responder Summit on the East Coast
- Established a new Education Garden at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (learn more below!)
In addition to these projects, you also made it possible for our parks to start construction on the new multi-use path at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse through your contributions to our Pathways to Your National Parks campaign!
Our work in 2023 highlighted the importance of partnerships — with you, with our parks, and with other groups in our community who are passionate about the environment, history, and culture of the Outer Banks. These partnerships are the cornerstone of our success, fostering a spirit of collaboration to protect and enhance this special place. As we start this new year together and celebrate our five-year anniversary, I look forward to our continued partnership and hopefully seeing you in our parks soon!
Jessica Barnes
Director
Outer Banks ForeverSupport Our Parks 
Each year, fourth-grade students across North Carolina learn about the state’s history, including the important stories of American Indian peoples, European exploration, the Freedmen’s Colony on Roanoke Island, and the Wright brothers’ first flight, which our Outer Banks national parks preserve. Thanks to a generous Open OutDoors for Kids grant from the National Park Foundation, we’re able to provide reimbursement funds for field trips to our Outer Banks national parks for fourth-grade students in Currituck, Dare, Hyde, and Tyrrell counties!
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While exploring the grounds of Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, you may come across a raised garden bed filled with a variety of vegetables, flowers, and herbs, especially in the summer months. “What is this?” You might ask yourself. “And why is it here?”
This is the new Education Garden, a project made possible through the collaboration of Roanoke Island community members, our National Park Service partners, and our generous supporters. The garden provides a new way to learn about the diverse stories of Roanoke Island and how those stories have shaped our community to this day.
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Our Meet Your Ranger series introduces you to the many amazing people who support our Outer Banks national parks every day! This month, we’re pleased to introduce you to Carrie Hardin, Chief of the Facility Management Division for our Outer Banks national parks!
Carrie’s days are full as she works on maintenance and facilities projects – such as the rehabilitation of historic buildings and structures – from Roanoke Island to Ocracoke Island, data analysis, and much, much more.
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The results are in: The Outer Banks’ annual The 12 Bars of Christmas event raised a total of $28,000 for 12 nonprofits in our community! Two Roads Tavern (known as McCallister’s Corner for the month of December), who selected us as their nonprofit beneficiary, raised $2,000 from their festivities to help us protect and enhance our Outer Banks national parks, now and forever. We are so grateful for their partnership and to everyone who came out to support this great event!
Upcoming and Ongoing Park Projects: - Freedom Trail (Fort Raleigh National Historic Site)
- Pathways to Your National Parks (Cape Hatteras National Seashore)
- Adopt A Pony (Cape Hatteras National Seashore)
- Adopt A Sea Turtle Nest (Cape Hatteras National Seashore)
Fee-Free Days at Wright Brothers National Memorial: - April 20 – First Day of National Park Week
- June 19 – Juneteenth National Independence Day
- August 4 – Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
- August 19 – National Aviation Day
- September 28 – National Public Lands Day
- November 11 – Veterans Day
- December 17 – 121st Anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first flight
Special Events: - Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival (Cape Hatteras National Seashore): February 24
- National Park Week (All Parks): April 20 – April 28
- National Aviation Day (Wright Brothers National Memorial): August 19
- First Flight Anniversary Celebration (Wright Brothers National Memorial): December 17
Park Programs: Click the links below to learn about the ranger programs currently offered at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial! Photo Credits: Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Wright Brothers National Memorial, Mona Currie, Carrie Hardin, The 12 Bars of Christmas.Connect With Us!
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