North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission members are expected this month to consider adopting rules to reinstate Jockey’s Ridge as an area of environmental concern.
Jockey's Ridge State Park
Commission seeks input on proposed Jockey’s Ridge rule
Public comments can be submitted until Nov. 4 on the proposed rule to to redesignate Jockey’s Ridge as an area of environmental concern, “as well as use standards to protect the AEC from incompatible development and loss of sand.”
Celebrate Jockey’s Ridge at sandcastle-building contest
The Friends of Jockey’s Ridge are calling for artists of all ages and skills to join them at the state park Saturday, Sept. 14.
2 Outer Banks sites celebrate 50 years as national landmarks
Nags Head Woods Preserve and Jockey’s Ridge State Park are among the six North Carolina sites celebrating in 2024 50 years of National Natural Landmarks designation.