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300 W Carolista Dr
Nags Head, NC 27959 United States Get Directions
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Annual Kites With Lights at Jockey’s Ridge State Park

Jockey's Ridge State Park 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC, United States

On Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 4-7pm, come to Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head for the Annual Kites with Lights. Kitty Hawk Kites presents this annual event to kick off the holiday season on the Outer Banks. Several large kites decorated with holiday lights will fly high over Jockey’s Ridge, the tallest natural sand dune on the East Coast. At 5:00 pm, the Jockey’s Ridge solar Christmas tree that sits high atop the dune will be lit for the first time this holiday season.

Event Series Dune Hike

Dune Hike

Jockey's Ridge State Park 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC, United States

Join a park Ranger for an exciting dune hike. This guided hike will take you through maritime evergreen forest and out to the tallest living sand dunes on the east coast. Learn about the unique ecosystem of Jockeys Ridge and recreational opportunities our park has to offer. Observe plants and learn about the wildlife at Jockey’s Ridge. This hike will take approximately 30 minutes and will meet at the Visitor’s Center Pavilion. Please wear appropriate shoes, sunscreen, and bring water!

Event Series Dune Hike

Dune Hike

Jockey's Ridge State Park 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC, United States

Join a park Ranger for an exciting dune hike. This guided hike will take you through maritime evergreen forest and out to the tallest living sand dunes on the east coast. Learn about the unique ecosystem of Jockeys Ridge and recreational opportunities our park has to offer. Observe plants and learn about the wildlife at Jockey’s Ridge. This hike will take approximately 30 minutes and will meet at the Visitor’s Center Pavilion. Please wear appropriate shoes, sunscreen, and bring water!

Event Series Soundside Nature Trail Hike

Soundside Nature Trail Hike

Jockey's Ridge State Park 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC, United States

Join a park Ranger for an exciting dune hike. This guided hike will take you on a one mile loop hike along the Soundside Nature Trail.  Learn more about the environment found at the base of the dunes, including the Roanoke Sound and the unique ecosystem at Jockeys Ridge. Observe plants and learn about the wildlife at Jockey’s Ridge. This hike will take approximately 45 minutes and will meet at the Visitor’s Center Pavilion. Please wear appropriate shoes, sunscreen, and bring water! This is free and open to the public.

Event Series Dune Hike

Dune Hike

Jockey's Ridge State Park 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC, United States

Join a park Ranger for an exciting dune hike. This guided hike will take you through maritime evergreen forest and out to the tallest living sand dunes on the east coast. Learn about the unique ecosystem of Jockeys Ridge and recreational opportunities our park has to offer. Observe plants and learn about the wildlife at Jockey’s Ridge. This hike will take approximately 30 minutes and will meet at the Visitor’s Center Pavilion. Please wear appropriate shoes, sunscreen, and bring water!

Event Series Soundside Nature Trail Hike

Soundside Nature Trail Hike

Jockey's Ridge State Park 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC, United States

Join a park Ranger for an exciting dune hike. This guided hike will take you on a one mile loop hike along the Soundside Nature Trail.  Learn more about the environment found at the base of the dunes, including the Roanoke Sound and the unique ecosystem at Jockeys Ridge. Observe plants and learn about the wildlife at Jockey’s Ridge. This hike will take approximately 45 minutes and will meet at the Visitor’s Center Pavilion. Please wear appropriate shoes, sunscreen, and bring water! This is free and open to the public.

Event Series Dune Hike

Dune Hike

Jockey's Ridge State Park 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC, United States

Join a park Ranger for an exciting dune hike. This guided hike will take you through maritime evergreen forest and out to the tallest living sand dunes on the east coast. Learn about the unique ecosystem of Jockeys Ridge and recreational opportunities our park has to offer. Observe plants and learn about the wildlife at Jockey’s Ridge. This hike will take approximately 30 minutes and will meet at the Visitor’s Center Pavilion. Please wear appropriate shoes, sunscreen, and bring water!

Night Hike

Jockey's Ridge State Park 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC, United States

Join Ranger Austin at Jockey's Ridge for an evening hike. Enjoy all the wonders of Jockey's Ridge at night. Learn about the park while actively experiencing the magic of the park after dark. This event is FREE, however pre-registration is required to attend this event, so email in advance at austin.paul@ncparks.gov . See the event website for additional details.

Event Series Dune Hike

Dune Hike

Jockey's Ridge State Park 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC, United States

Join a park Ranger for an exciting dune hike. This guided hike will take you through maritime evergreen forest and out to the tallest living sand dunes on the east coast. Learn about the unique ecosystem of Jockeys Ridge and recreational opportunities our park has to offer. Observe plants and learn about the wildlife at Jockey’s Ridge. This hike will take approximately 30 minutes and will meet at the Visitor’s Center Pavilion. Please wear appropriate shoes, sunscreen, and bring water!

Event Series Dune Hike

Dune Hike

Jockey's Ridge State Park 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC, United States

Join a park Ranger for an exciting dune hike. This guided hike will take you through maritime evergreen forest and out to the tallest living sand dunes on the east coast. Learn about the unique ecosystem of Jockeys Ridge and recreational opportunities our park has to offer. Observe plants and learn about the wildlife at Jockey’s Ridge. This hike will take approximately 30 minutes and will meet at the Visitor’s Center Pavilion. Please wear appropriate shoes, sunscreen, and bring water!

Event Series Soundside Nature Trail Hike

Soundside Nature Trail Hike

Jockey's Ridge State Park 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC, United States

Join a park Ranger for an exciting dune hike. This guided hike will take you on a one mile loop hike along the Soundside Nature Trail.  Learn more about the environment found at the base of the dunes, including the Roanoke Sound and the unique ecosystem at Jockeys Ridge. Observe plants and learn about the wildlife at Jockey’s Ridge. This hike will take approximately 45 minutes and will meet at the Visitor’s Center Pavilion. Please wear appropriate shoes, sunscreen, and bring water! This is free and open to the public.

Christmas Eve Hike

Jockey's Ridge State Park 300 W Carolista Dr, Nags Head, NC, United States

Celebrate the season by hiking Jockey's Ridge. This hike will be a fun and informative hike led by a park ranger. Bring family and friends to enjoy the beauty of the scenic dunes of Jockey's Ridge State Park. This event is FREE and open to the public. No registration required to participate.