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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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Barnes and Baum Join Friends of Jockey’s Ridge Board of Directors
Friends of Jockey’s Ridge Supports Park Preservation
Ranger Scott Coffman Celebrates 20 years of Service
Friends of Jockey’s Ridge Awarded Tourism Impact Grant
Friends of Jockey’s Ridge Welcomes New Board Members
Jockey’s Ridge Hawk Watch Update
Photography at Jockey’s Ridge State Park
Shocking Facts About Lightning
Visitor Center Closing May 24, 2021-April 2022
Visitor Center Renovation Begins
Southbound Raptors – Jockey’s Ridge Hawk Watch
2021 Superintendent’s Message