Ranger Scott Coffman

Ranger Scott Coffman Celebrates 20 years of Service

Congratulations to Jockey's Ridge State Park Ranger Scott Coffman as he celebrates 20 years of service this month! Ranger Scott grew up in Pilot Mountain, NC and graduated from NC State University in 2002 with a degree in Parks, Recreation,…
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Friends of Jockey’s Ridge Awarded Tourism Impact Grant

The Dare County Tourism Board has awarded the Friends of Jockey’s Ridge a Tourism Impact Grant for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 for the Improving Park Mobility Project in the amount of $20,280.00. Tourism Impact Grant awards are designed to fund…
Craig Honeycutt holds the moon in his hand at Jockey's Ridge.

Friends of Jockey’s Ridge Welcomes New Board Members

Friends of Jockey's Ridge is thrilled to welcome new board members Craig Honeycutt and Holly Nettles.  Board members help plan, support, and promote events and fundraising campaigns, as well as approve financial assistance to support and maintain…
Jockey's Ridge Hawk Watch

Jockey’s Ridge Hawk Watch Update

On September 19, 2021, Jockey’s Ridge State Park began its second annual Fall Hawk Watch.  We started the project last fall and continued with a spring count.  The Hawk Watch program is a seasonal project coordinated through The Hawk Migration…
Hawk Watch at Jockey's Ridge

Photography at Jockey’s Ridge State Park

Jockey’s Ridge includes an exciting variety of plants, animals, and geology. It is the perfect location for landscape and nature photographers! This article has some tips to help you take stunning pictures during your time at the park. Prepare…

Shocking Facts About Lightning

“Thunder is good, thunder is impressive; but it is lightning that does all the work.” Mark Twain Many of us have heard “when thunder roars, go indoors,” do you know that is because thunder can be heard up to 10 miles away from a lightning…

Visitor Center Closing May 24, 2021-April 2022

After 27 years, the Visitor Center at Jockey’s Ridge State Park, is being renovated! From May 24, 2021 until April 2022, the Visitor Center will be closed to the public. However, the Park, the public restroom building located near the visitor…

Visitor Center Renovation Begins

By Superintendent Joy Greenwood I hope the beginning of the busy season is going well for everyone!  Just a quick update and some exciting news. Signs of the upcoming visitor center renovation at Jockey's Ridge State Park will be visible this…

Southbound Raptors – Jockey’s Ridge Hawk Watch

By Ranger Austin Paul Jockey’s Ridge State Park completed its first official Hawk Watch this past fall.  This is a seasonal research project coordinated through The Hawk Migration Association of North America.  The purpose is to “advance…

2021 Superintendent’s Message

As we start the New Year, I sincerely hope everyone is doing well and enjoyed the holidays.   I thought this would be a good time to update everyone on the upcoming Visitor Center renovations and give some highlights from the past year. In…

Jockey’s Ridge Partners with Toys for Tots

Jockey’s Ridge State Park is teaming up with Toys for Tots! This year, Jockey's Ridge State Park will be a drop off location for donations.  In addition, Jockey's Ridge is offering Ranger-guided dune rides  in exchange for Toys for Tots…

Jockey’s Ridge Expands Educational Opportunities

Jockey’s Ridge State Park staff are now providing outdoor educational opportunities to the public!  Due to COVID-19 concerns, we have redesigned our programs.  We are continuing to provide high quality educational experiences for our…