The Joy of Being Unreasonable by Chris Caswell
It pays to ignore the accountants and uninitiated who say boating makes no sense.
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‘Morass’ no more: Great Dismal could get new designation by Catherine Kozak
The Great Dismal Swamp, whose alternate ICW route departs the southbound Waterway at MM 7.2, is currently being considered for designation as a National Heritage Area. Dismal Swamp Welcome Center is A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!
Paddlers take to the water in the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Photo: USFWS
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February OBX Park News: Seeking Freedom on Roanoke Island, Meet Your Ranger, Partner Spotlight, and more!
Your February e-news preview: 
2023 is off to an exciting start, and we have our incredible Outer Banks Forever community to thank for that! Your support is making it possible to protect and enhance our Outer Banks national parks in exciting ways – like creating a new experience at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site’s Freedom Trail that will show you what life was like for freedom seekers on Roanoke Island.
In the coming months we’ll be sharing updates with you all on several projects in our parks including the aforementioned Freedom Trail at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, the Pathways to Your National Parks project at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, and a new community-driven project at the historic Hatteras Weather Bureau Station in partnership with the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. We’ve also had several exciting partnership conversations that we look forward to sharing with you – from celebrating art in our parks with Dare Arts to virtual experiences celebrating innovation and the legacy of the Wright Brothers with partners in Dayton, Ohio, and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
I also want to say thank you to everyone who responded to our recent Communications Survey! We truly appreciate your feedback and are incorporating your ideas and stories into our plans for this year to help you stay connected to our parks. See you in our parks, 
Jessica Barnes
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While Fort Raleigh National Historic Site is best known for its ties to the “Lost Colony” that disappeared from Roanoke Island in the late 1500s, did you know that the island was also home to another colony that had a major impact on American history?
The Freedmen’s Colony on Roanoke Island was established during the Civil War by freedom seekers who risked everything to find safe haven across the Croatan Sound.
Recently, Ranger Josh took this story outside of park boundaries to share it with our community through a free series hosted by the Dare County Library. He shared the struggles and successes of the Freedmen’s Colony, and the incredible resilience of its members, with a group at the Kill Devil Hills Library last week and we were on hand to record it just for you!
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This past week, we celebrated our Outer Banks national parks with our friends at Swells’a Brewing Beer Company! In 2022, they partnered with through us through their 1% For The Planet membership. 1% For the Planet was founded by Yvon Chouinard and Craig Mathews in 2002 to encourage companies to give back by donating 1% of their profits to organizations that work to protect the environment.
We’re thrilled to share that Swells’a Brewing Beer Company presented us with a donation of $11,550 on Thursday, February 23! Their generous support allows us to continue in our mission to protect and enhance Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial now and forever. If you’re interested in learning how your business can support us through 1% For The Planet, please contact Jessica Barnes at JessicaBarnes@OBXForever.org or (252) 423-4545. Learn More 
Our Meet Your Ranger series introduces you to the many amazing people who support our Outer Banks national parks every day! We’re pleased to introduce you to Adair Raybon, Lead Interpretive Ranger at Wright Brothers National Memorial. Her days are full as she works on projects, gives programs, connects with park visitors, and plans events. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the Outer Banks, reading, and roller derby! Meet Adair 
Looking for a new way to show your support for our Outer Banks national parks? Purchase a handmade bracelet from our friends at Amabile Co.! They designed special Outer Banks Forever bracelets just for us! With every Outer Banks Forever bracelet sold, they are giving 5% directly back to us and 10% back to the water conservation partner of your choice. (Since we are a water conservation partner, that means an additional 10% of your purchase supports our mission!) Shop Now Connect With Us!
Photo Credits: Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Swells’a Brewing Beer Company, Adair Raybon, Amabile Co.Copyright © 2023 Outer Banks Forever, All rights reserved.
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Wording matters when talking about climate change: Study – Coastal Review Online
The public’s perception of certain terms and phrases can influence how they perceive and respond to information about climate change, according to new research.
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An island oasis and turtle treasure – Environment America
Highlighting the incredible green sea turtle and the amazing conservation efforts being done to save them around Marquesas Key.
Photo by: John Burns/NOAA, 2017
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A Beauty to Behold, A Land to Love – The Bahamas
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Ship That Salvaged ‘Ship of Gold’ To Be Sunk Herself (Photos) – Peter Swanson
Cruisers Net publishes Loose Cannon articles with Captain Swanson’s permission in hopes mariners with salt water in their veins will subscribe.. $5 a month or $42 for the year and you may cancel at anytime.
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Carteret County’s history, amenities have long lured – Coastal Review Online
Morehead City is in the center of coastal Cataret County, NC.
In our county history series: Colonial beginnings, Civil War battles, maritime industry, fishing, tourism and coastal living among Carteret’s numerous draws.
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Cape Fear River Ghost Trees: What stories could they speak? Coastal Review Online
Guest commentary: The Cape Fear River and its historically important and scarce resources are rapidly being lost or adversely altered forever.
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Courts Turn Boat Insurance in Florida Upside Down – Peter Swanson
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