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.
State to honor Jockey’s Ridge advocate with marker
The late Carolista Fletcher Baum will be recognized for her role in preserving Jockey’s Ridge with a North Carolina Historical Marker that will be dedicated during a ceremony July 7 in Nags Head.
Low-cost kayak lessons to be offered at state parks May 20
Jockey’s Ridge, Hammocks Beach and Carolina Beach state parks are among the locations hosting the low-cost kayaking instruction.
Jockey’s Ridge most visited as NC parks shatter records
North Carolina state parks and recreation areas saw 22.8 million visitors last year, 3 million more than in 2020.
Jockey’s Ridge Makes Fetching Classroom
Jockey’s Ridge State Park is a place where kids learn about yucca plants and pennywort, blue crabs and croaker and all about the watery world around them.
