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300 W Carolista Dr
Nags Head, NC 27959 United States Get Directions
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Holiday Star Party Food Drive

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

Jockey’s Ridge State Park will be hosting an evening under the stars on Friday November 22, 2024, from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Telescopes will be set up for public viewing. Staff and volunteers will guide you across the universe. Be a SHINNING STAR and support the event by dropping off a canned good. Donations will be provided to individuals in need within our community over the holiday season by our wonderful friends at Beach Food Pantry. This event is made possible with the support of the OBX Astronomy Club, Dare County Library, and Beach Food Pantry. This event will take place at the park’s visitor center parking area.  All are welcome to bring their own equipment.

Exploration Stations Jockey’s Ridge State Park

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

Come to the community room at the Jockey's Ridge Visitor Center for a rotation of educational, hands-on activities. Learn more about Jockey's Ridge State Park through hands on activities, species stations, games, pelts, and a presentation about Jockeys Ridge. Stay for as long or little as you want to. Hang out and ask our educator questions!

Community Room Curiosity

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

Stop by the community room at Jockey's Ridge State Park for a quick presentation about Jockey’s Ridge state park; and explore our park from the inside with mounts, pelts, sand samples, fulgurite, games, and more. Come hang out and ask our educator questions! This event is free to the public.

Dune Hike

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

Join our environmental educator for an exciting and educational morning 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 45 minutes and will meet at the Visitor’s Center Pavilion. Please wear appropriate shoes, wear sunscreen, and bring water! The event is free to the public.

Exploration Stations Jockey’s Ridge State Park

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

Come to the community room at the Jockey's Ridge Visitor Center for a rotation of educational, hands-on activities. Learn more about Jockey's Ridge State Park through hands on activities, species stations, games, pelts, and a presentation about Jockeys Ridge. Stay for as long or little as you want to. Hang out and ask our educator questions!