Wright Brothers National Memorial

Some Higher Fees Coming To Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Wright Brothers National Memorial

Some higher fees are kicking in at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina as of November 1, with higher entrance fees at Wright Brothers National Memorial and higher camping fees at some Cape Hatteras campgrounds.

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By NPT Staff - October 22nd, 2015 2:30am

National Aviation Day Being Celebrated At Wright Brothers National Memorial

Wright Brothers National Memorial is the place to be on Wednesday, August 19, as the First Flight Society and the National Park Service commemorate National Aviation Day with flight-related activities throughout the day.

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By NPT Staff - August 16th, 2015 2:30am

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Lots To Do At Cape Hatteras National Seashore This Summer

A summer vacation to Cape Hatteras National Seashore on North Carolina's Outer Banks offers adventures from climbing lighthouses and body surfing...to studying maritime history or just relaxing on the beach surrounded by castles of sand.

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By NPT Staff - May 22nd, 2015 2:35pm

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Rich Lineup Of Programs At Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Wright Brothers National Memorial

Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial are offering a rich lineup of free interpretative programs today through May 22.

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By NPT Staff - April 28th, 2014 3:03am

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National Park Week Quiz #6 Revealed: A Machine That Changed Our World

The 12-second, 120-foot flight that the Wright Flyer made at Kitty Hawk on December 17, 1903, ushered in a new era.

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By Bob Janiskee - March 5th, 2015 11:46am

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Preparing To Hurricane Irene

With Hurricane Irene taking aim on North Carolina, officials at Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Cape Lookout National Seashore were shuttering campgrounds and facilities, closing beaches, and directing visitors to leave the area.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 24th, 2011 4:26pm

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Natonal Park Mystery Photo 36 Revealed: It Has A Nice Pattern To It

This interesting pattern is indeed man-made, and you can find it if you travel to eastern North Carolina.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2011 11:48am

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Traveler's Checklist: Wright Brothers National Memorial

The Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hill, North Carolina interprets a fascinating story of the best of American ingenuity, grit and perseverance. Through talks, exhibits, a movie and just walking, visitors can feel the elation felt by Wilbur and Orville Wright when their plane first stayed in the air for 12 seconds.

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By dannyhiker@gmail.com - May 26th, 2011 9:30am

Winter Hours Begin Monday at Outer Banks Group In North Carolina

Things move a bit slower along the North Carolina coast in winter, which is why the National Park Service's Outer Banks Group is scaling back the hours of its visitor centers just a bit, beginning Monday

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 30th, 2010 3:15am

Update: Hurricane Earl Remains on Track to Impact the Outer Banks Parks

Packing winds of 125 mph, Hurricane Earl continues along a path toward the national parks of North Carolina's Outer Banks region. Parks further north and east along the coast are likely to feel Earl's impacts within a few days.

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By Bob Janiskee - October 28th, 2011 6:35pm

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