Rules Review Commission Area of Environmental Concern UPDATE

The Friends of Jockey's Ridge is both disappointed and concerned with the recent 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…

Earth Fair OBX – Sat, Apr 20 2024, 1 – 4pm

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…

Killer Dunes Race 2024

Accept the challenge! The 16th running of the "Killer Dunes" will take place on July 4, 2024! Join Friends of Jockey's Ridge and Outer Banks Sporting Events for this unique race. Celebrate Independence Day by supporting an OBX treasure!…
Dune Day

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…
Photo by Ray Matthews

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…