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Public Hearing Jockey’s Ridge Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)

Suggested Email for Comments Period Ending Nov 4th Email: DCMcomments@deq.nc.gov Subject Line: Jockey’s Ridge To: NC Division of Coastal Management I support the proposed CRC rule (15A NCAC 07H .0508) to re-designate Jockey’s…
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Area of Environmental Concern UPDATE

The Friends of Jockey's Ridge is both disappointed and concerned with the decision on April 11, 2024 by the Rules Review Commission to not adopt the temporary rules put forward by the Coastal Resources Commission, including the Area of Environmental…

Killer Dunes Race 2023

It's back!! Accept the challenge! The 15th running of the "Killer Dunes" will take place on July 4, 2023! Join Friends of Jockey's Ridge and Outer Banks Sporting Events for this unique race. Finish off your Independence Day weekend by…

Carolista Baum Historic Marker Dedication

On July 7th at 10:00am, a North Carolina Highway Historic Marker is being dedicated to honor Carolista in her efforts to protect and preserve Jockey’s Ridge State Park. It’s been almost 50 years since Carolista Fletcher Baum placed herself…

Visitor Center Ribbon Cutting

Please join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate Jockey’s Ridge State Park’s newly renovated visitor center! We will gather for remarks from park supporters, park staff and state officials that helped bring this project to fruition for…
Interior of renovated Jockey's Ridge State Park Visitor Center exhibit space.

Park Update from Superintendent Joy Greenwood

As we enter the upcoming busy season, we have great news about the park’s visitor center. As of May 1, 2023 the new center will be open to the public! The new exhibits are installed by Studio Display/Design Dimension and have given the visitor…
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Friends of Jockey’s Ridge Launch Specialty License Plate Campaign

Enjoy the beauty of a Jockey’s Ridge sunset every day with the new Friends of Jockey’s Ridge license plate! The Friends of Jockey’s Ridge, the nonprofit fundraising partner for Jockey’s Ridge State Park, have launched a campaign to develop…
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Call for Photography Entries for Community Room

Photo: Ray Matthews Calling all Photographers! Submission deadline: March 24, 2023 Would you like to have your photo featured in the community room at Jockey's Ridge State Park? Friends of Jockey’s Ridge is looking for submissions of photographic…

Join Friends of Jockey’s Ridge as a Community Room Founding Sponsor

Friends of Jockey’s Ridge, the 501 (c)(3) nonprofit partner supporting Jockey’s Ridge State Park, is pleased to announce new community room sponsorship opportunities. Jockey’s Ridge is the most visited State Park in North Carolina with…

2023 Year of the Trail

2023 is the “Year of the Trail” for NC State Parks. Each year the Division of Parks & Recreation selects a theme for the year. Rangers develop new programs for the theme. Throughout the year rangers will be hosting programs promoting…
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Barnes and Baum Join Friends of Jockey’s Ridge Board of Directors

Friends of Jockey's Ridge welcomes board members George Barnes and Ann-Cabell Baum. Board members help plan, support, and promote events and fundraising campaigns, as well as approve financial assistance to support and maintain the programs…
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Friends of Jockey’s Ridge Supports Park Preservation

On September 16, 2022 a news article appeared in the Outer Banks Voice stating "After COVID delay, plans move forward for Rogallo Museum at Jockey’s Ridge. " The Friends of Jockey’s Ridge received a number of inquiries about the potential…