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# Friends of Jockey's Ridge

State Park | Nags Head, NC

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## Posts

- [News](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/news-events/news/) - Read more about current news and upcoming events at the Park.
- [Dune Day, Tuesday, August 15th from 4-7:30pm](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/dune-day/) - Join Jockey’s Ridge State Park, Friends of Jockey’s Ridge, and other local partners in celebrating all those in the community that helped preserve and continue to help preserve and protect this wonderful natural resource. It has been 50 years since the day the bulldozer was stopped at the back of the ridge by Carolista Baum!
- [Dune Days Saturday, September 14, 2024](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/dune-days-saturday-september-14-2024/) - Celebrate Jockey's Ridge State Park 11a.m. Friends of Jockey's Ridge Open Board Meeting & Membership Event with the Dueling Dinosaurs & Tubbs Hot Dogs & Snow Cones 12:30 Sandcastle Contest Registration (see attached rules - all are invited!) 1:00 Sandcastle Contest; or 1:00 Dune Hike with Jockey's Ridge Park Ranger Sandcastle Contest at Jockey’s
- [50th Anniversary Celebration of Jockey’s Ridge State Park](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/50th-anniversary-celebration-of-jockeys-ridge-state-park/) - Save the Date and Join Us for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Jockey’s Ridge State Park June 5, 6, 7, 8 2025 Join Us For a Four Day Celebration Including Live Entertainment, Educational and Recreational Programs, Tournaments, Homecoming Events, Sunset Toast, and much more! Free Programs for all to enjoy! A full itinerary and further
- [Public Hearing Jockey's Ridge Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/public-hearing-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 Ridge as an Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) and to protect Jockey's Ridge from development and loss of sand. Support Jockey’s Ridge! Please attend this upcoming
- [Area of Environmental Concern UPDATE](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/rules-review-commission-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 Concern (AEC), which gave protections for the preservation of Jockey's Ridge. Friends of Jockey's Ridge
- [Jockey's Ridge 50th Anniversary Celebration - June 5-8, 2025... Save the dates!!](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/jockeys-ridge-50th-anniversary-celebration/)
- [Thank you to our Killer Dunes sponsors!](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/1857-2/) - The Friends of Jockey’s Ridge would like to thank our 2024 Killer Dunes sponsors! Jockey’s Ridge is thankful for the community support! Join us at the Killer Dunes race at Jockey's Ridge on July 4.
- [Earth Fair OBX - Sat, Apr 20 2024, 1 - 4pm](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/earth-fair-obx-2024/) - Come celebrate Earth Day at Jockey's Ridge State Park with the Coastal Environmental Educators Network. This free, family-friendly event will take place mainly outdoors at Jockey’s Ridge State Park in the parking area. Walk around and explore the exhibitors, recently renovated Visitor Center and other features of the State Park! The event will bring together
- [Carolista Baum Historic Marker Dedication](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/carolistabaumhistoricmarkerdedication/) - 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 in the path of a bulldozer removing sand from Jockey’s Ridge and refused to move. The
- [Visitor Center Ribbon Cutting](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/vcribbon/) - 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 the people of North Carolina and our visitors at one of our most visited and unique state
- [Park Update from Superintendent Joy Greenwood](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/may2023parkupdate/) - 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 center a fresh and updated look. We are very excited to
- [Call for Photography Entries for Community Room](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/cr-photo_entries/) - 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 images of Jockey’s Ridge to exhibit in the new Visitor Center Community Room. The Jockey’s Ridge Visitor
- [Join Friends of Jockey's Ridge as a Community Room Founding Sponsor](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/cr-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 over 1.8 million visitors last year. The community room, located inside the visitor center adjacent to the park museum, is
- [2023 Year of the Trail](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/year-of-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 the trails in the park. The nature of the shifting sand prevents the construction
- [Barnes and Baum Join Friends of Jockey's Ridge Board of Directors](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/barnes-and-baum-fojr-board/) - 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 and facilities at the Park. George Barnes George Barnes George Barnes was the first superintendent of Jockey’s Ridge State Park,
- [Friends of Jockey's Ridge Supports Park Preservation](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/fojr-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 of this development at Jockey’s Ridge State Park. While a Rogallo Museum would be a
- [Ranger Scott Coffman Celebrates 20 years of Service](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/ranger-coffman-20years/) - 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, & Tourism Management. While in college, he worked at Pilot Mountain State Park, William B. Umstead
- [Friends of Jockey's Ridge Awarded Tourism Impact Grant](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/fojr-tig-2022/) - 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 services that are needed due to the impact of tourism. Jockey’s Ridge State Park is the
- [Friends of Jockey's Ridge Welcomes New Board Members](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/fojr-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 the programs and facilities at the Park. Welcome Craig and Holly! Craig Honeycutt A long time resident of the
- [Jockey's Ridge Hawk Watch Update](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/hawk-watch-update-2021/) - 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 Association of North America. Approximately 200 monitoring sites participate in the bird count from Canada
- [Photography at Jockey's Ridge State Park](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/photography-at-jockeys-ridge/) - 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 Ahead for Harsh Conditions A safe and rewarding trip to Jockey’s Ridge starts with careful preparation.
- [Shocking Facts About Lightning](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/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 strike? It is relatively simple to figure out how far
- [Visitor Center Closing May 24, 2021-April 2022](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/visitor-center-closing-for-renovation/) - 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 center, and the Soundside Access will be open during normal operating hours. Ranger-led programs
- [Visitor Center Renovation Begins](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/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 month. Construction will begin June 1st, 2021. Only the visitor center will be closed.
- [Southbound Raptors - Jockey’s Ridge Hawk Watch](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/southboundraptorsjockeysridgehawkwatch/) - 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 scientific conservation of raptor populations through study, enjoyment, and appreciation of raptor migration.” Jockey’s is now a member
- [2021 Superintendent's Message](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/2021-superintendents-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 December, the Visitor Center renovation project was advertised, and a pre-bid meeting
- [Jockey's Ridge Partners with Toys for Tots](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/jockeys-ridge-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 donations. Pictured above Ranger Justin Barnes is seen giving a dune ride to Toys for Tots
- [Jockey's Ridge Expands Educational Opportunities](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/jockeys-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 visitors with a little more distance to promote health and safety. Kayak the Roanoke Sound We are excited to get our visitors
- [ecoEXPLORE comes to Jockey's Ridge!](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/ecoexplore_jori/) - Jockey’s Ridge is continuing to expand environmental educational opportunities by now supporting the ecoEXPLORE statewide program. EcoEXPLORE (Experiences Promoting Learning Outdoors for Research and Education) is an “incentive-based citizen science program” for children in grades K-8. The program was developed by staff at The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, NC. EcoEXPLORE’s website notes that the program “combines
- [Year of Fire!](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/year-of-fire-jockeys-ridge-2/) - As we head into the new year, North Carolina State Parks says goodbye to the Year of the Snake and welcomes the Year of Fire. We hope that everyone had the opportunity to attend one of our snake programs and learn something new. Our snakes are beautiful special creatures that deserve respect. We will continue
- [Happy Holidays from Jockey's Ridge!](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/happy-holidays-from-jockeys-ridge/) - Happy Holidays from Jockey's Ridge Jockey’s Ridge State Park is on track for another record-breaking year with estimated visitation in 2019 surpassing 1.7 million visitors! We are proud to be the most visited state park in North Carolina. This month, weekly ranger-led educational programs continue and the Friends of Jockey’s Ridge solar-powered Christmas tree is
- [Kites with Lights at Jockey's Ridge State Park!](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/kites-with-lights-at-jockeys-ridge-state-park/) - Saturday, November 30th, 2019 5:00-7:00 p.m. Come spread the holiday cheer with Kitty Hawk Kites and a kites light show on Jockey’s Ridge! Kites with Lights, at Jockey’s Ridge State Park, features large 19-to-30 foot kites decked out in the spirit of the holiday season! At 5:00 p.m., enjoy the lighting of the Jockey’s Ridge
- [“DUNE DAY”  CELEBRATION AT JOCKEY’S RIDGE STATE PARK! - August 14, 2019](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/dune-day-2019/) - “DUNE DAY” CELEBRATION AT JOCKEY’S RIDGE STATE PARK! Nags Head, NC August 14, 2019, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.– Join Jockey’s Ridge State Park, Friends of Jockey’s Ridge, a local non-profit dedicated to preserving & enhancing Jockey’s Ridge State Park, and other local partners to celebrate Carolista Baum’s birthday as well as all those in
- [14th ANNUAL KILLER DUNES 2-MILER & FUN RUN TO SUPPORT FRIENDS OF JOCKEY’S RIDGE - July 4, 2019!](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/friends-of-jockeys-ridge-killer-dunes-2019/) - 14th ANNUAL KILLER DUNES 2-MILER & FUN RUN TO SUPPORT FRIENDS OF JOCKEY’S RIDGE Nags Head, NC July 4, 2019, 8:30am– Start off your Independence Day by completing a two-mile course on the tallest natural sand dune in the Eastern United States! Attracting runners looking for a "unique" challenge, and drawing a very competitive field,
- [Friends of Jockey's Ridge announces new Executive Director!](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/new-executive-director/) - Friends of Jockey’s Ridge announces new Executive Director! Robin Hallac has been selected as the new Executive Director for Friends of Jockey’s Ridge. She is a resident of Kill Devil Hills and will be taking over the role of Executive Director currently held by Interim Executive Director Jeanne Brook. In her new position, Hallac has
- [Calling all photographers!](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/calling-all-photographers/) - In search of photos of Jockey's Ridge for New Visitor's Center Museum! Jockey's Ridge State Park will be expanding their Visitor's Center building and replacing the exhibits. Construction is set to begin after Labor Day 2019 and may take up to nine months. They are looking for high quality photographs of Jockey's Ridge to be
- [Sand Moving Project](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/sand-moving-project/) - Jockey’s Ridge State Park is moving 140,000 cubic yards of sand — about 200,000 tons — from the southeast section of the park near the access from Soundside Road. The sand will be moved back to where it came from, to the northwest corner of the park near the main access on Carolista Drive. The dunes are
- [View from the Ridge](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/view-from-the-ridge/) - by Joy Greenwood, Park Superintendent Tree Lighting on Jockey's Ridge As we go through the holidays this year, the staff at Jockey’s Ridge State Park sincerely hope everyone is having a safe and enjoyable time. This year we’ve decided to ramp up the decorations at the park to get into the festive spirit. Come check
- [Tree Lighting with a Horse at Kites with Lights](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/tree-lighting-with-a-horse-at-kites-with-lights/) - Tree Lighting and Kites with Lights event is on Saturday, November 24th, 2018.

## Pages

- [Home](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/) - Our mission is to support, enhance and promote Jockey’s Ridge State Park as a significant geologic feature of the Outer Banks, North Carolina.
- [Park Info](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/park-info/) - The tallest living sand dune on the Atlantic coast is a premier location for kites, sightseeing and sunsets, with a view arcing from the ocean to Roanoke Sound.
- [FAQs](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/faqs/) - Here are some of the most commonly asked questions for park staff at Jockey’s Ridge.
- [Killer Dunes Race Sponsorship Opportunities](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/killer-dunes/kdsponsors/) - Your contribution is welcomed to support and enhance this distinctive natural dune system and historic natural landmark.
- [About Us](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/about-us/) - The Friends of Jockey’s Ridge is a nonprofit organization established in 1990 for the support and maintenance of programs and the development of facilities of Jockey’s Ridge State Park.
- [News & Events](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/news-events/) - Read more about current news and upcoming events at the Park.
- [Concert on the Dunes](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/news-events/concert-on-the-dunes/) - Join us for the very first Concert on the Dunes – a free event on May 15, 2026, featuring the band Everything
- [Art from the Edge](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/art-from-the-edge/) - Join us for Art From the Edge, an art exhibit inspired by Jockey’s Ridge. April 16 – June 21, 2026 at the Visitor's Center
- [Footprints in the Sand](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/footprints/) - Your contribution is welcomed to support and enhance this distinctive natural dune system and historic natural landmark.
- [Join Us](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/join/) - Your contribution is welcomed to support and enhance this distinctive natural dune system and historic natural landmark.
- [Killer Dunes 2-Mile Run & Color Fun Run](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/killer-dunes/) - Finish off your Independence Day weekend by supporting an OBX treasure! Outer Banks Sporting Events invites you to run/walk/overcome two miles on Jockey's Ridge, the tallest natural sand dune system in the eastern US!
- [Volunteer](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/volunteer/) - Friends of Jockey’s Ridge has many exciting events scheduled this year. We welcome volunteers to help us support Jockey’s Ridge.
- [Community Room Sponsors](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/community-room-sponsors/) - We’d like to give a special thank you to our Community Sponsors for their generosity in helping promote, preserve and protect Jockey’s Ridge!
- [Enter Volunteer Time](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/volunteer/enter-volunteer-time/)
- [Contact Us](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/contact-us/) - The Friends of Jockey’s Ridge is a nonprofit organization established in 1990 for the support and maintenance of programs and the development of facilities of Jockey’s Ridge State Park.
- [Donate](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/donate/) - Your contribution is welcomed to support and enhance this distinctive natural dune system and historic natural landmark.
- [Boardwalk Sponsors](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/boardwalk-sponsors/) - Meet our business sponsors. These businesses have pledged their financial support to the Friends of Jockey’s Ridge.
- [Wildlife](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/wildlife/) - Jockey's Ridge is home to red and gray foxes, rabbits, deer, raccoons, mice and other wildlife.
- [Ecology](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/ecology/) - Learn more about the plant life and the three ecosystems found at Jockey's Ridge State Park.
- [Recreation](https://friendsofjockeysridge.org/recreation/) - Explore self-guided nature trails and the boardwalk or kayak and windsurf on the sound. Jockey's Ridge is also a premier location for kites, hang-gliding and sandboarding.

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