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Event Series Dune Hike

Dune Hike

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

Ascend Jockey's Ridge with a Park Ranger! As you hike, learn about the ever changing dune and its uniqueness. Enjoy the breathtaking ocean and sound views. It will be a lasting memory to treasure for years, and a great photo opportunity. Hikers meet at the Jockey’s Ridge park pavilion located beside the visitor center.

Event Series Dune Hike

Dune Hike

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

Ascend Jockey's Ridge with a Park Ranger! As you hike, learn about the ever changing dune and its uniqueness. Enjoy the breathtaking ocean and sound views. It will be a lasting memory to treasure for years, and a great photo opportunity. Hikers meet at the Jockey’s Ridge park pavilion located beside the visitor center.

Solar Eclipse on the Ridge 2024

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

On April 8, 2024 at 1:00pm, Jockey's Ridge State Park will be celebrating the Solar Eclipse. The Park is offering complimentary solar glasses on a first come first serve bases (one pair per family/limited quantity). Glasses are provided by the Friends of Jockey’s Ridge and will be available at the park's Visitor Center. Come celebrate this unique experience at Jockey's Ridge. 

Event Series Dune Hike

Dune Hike

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

Ascend Jockey's Ridge with a Park Ranger! As you hike, learn about the ever changing dune and its uniqueness. Enjoy the breathtaking ocean and sound views. It will be a lasting memory to treasure for years, and a great photo opportunity. Hikers meet at the Jockey’s Ridge park pavilion located beside the visitor center.

Event Series Dune Hike

Dune Hike

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

Ascend the ridge with Park Ranger Austin! As you hike, learn about the ever changing dune and its uniqueness. Enjoy the breathtaking ocean and sound views. It will be a lasting memory to treasure for years, and a great photo opportunity. Hikers meet at the Jockey’s Ridge park pavilion located beside the visitor center.

Year of the Bear: Kids Program

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

North Carolina State Parks’ 2024 educational theme is Year of the Bear! Join Ranger Austin for a fun-filled afternoon learning about our state’s largest fur-legged furry friend. He will share a wonderful book with you, which follows a day in the life of a bear. We will also make cool, creative critter crafts!

The program is open to grades 1 through 5.

Registration is required; to sign up, stop by the visitor center, call (252) 573-6108 or click the Register button to email austin.paul@ncparks.gov.

Valentine’s Day Dunes Night Hike & S’mores

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

Explore the park after-hours with a ranger. Search for signs of life through the dunes. The nightlife can get wild. After the hike, enjoy our favorite campfire treat — s’mores! This wonderful treat is provided by the Friends of Jockey’s Ridge.

Registration is required; to sign up, click the Register button to email jockeys.ridge@ncparks.gov, call (252) 573-6108, or stop by the visitor center.

Event Series Dune Hike

Dune Hike

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

Ascend the ridge with Park Ranger Austin! As you hike, learn about the ever changing dune and its uniqueness. Enjoy the breathtaking ocean and sound views. It will be a lasting memory to treasure for years, and a great photo opportunity. Hikers meet at the Jockey’s Ridge park pavilion located beside the visitor center.

Native American Sports and Games

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

Challenge a ranger to a round of target practice with an atlatl. This is an example of the primitive technology Native Americans and ancient people worldwide used for thousands of years to hunt and survive. Additional games will be set up for visitors to play.

Event Series Dune Hike

Dune Hike

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

Ascend the ridge with Park Ranger Austin! As you hike, learn about the ever changing dune and its uniqueness. Enjoy the breathtaking ocean and sound views. It will be a lasting memory to treasure for years, and a great photo opportunity. Hikers meet at the Jockey’s Ridge park pavilion located beside the visitor center.

Native American Sports and Games

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

Challenge a ranger to a round of target practice with an atlatl. This is an example of the primitive technology Native Americans and ancient people worldwide used for thousands of years to hunt and survive. Additional games will be set up for visitors to play.

Year of the Bear: Kids Program

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

North Carolina State Parks' 2024 educational theme is Year of the Bear! Join Ranger Austin for a fun-filled afternoon learning about our state's largest fur-legged furry friend. He will share a wonderful book with you, which follows a day in the life of a bear. We will also make cool, creative critter crafts! The program is open to grades 1 through 5. Registration is required; to sign up, stop by the visitor center, call (252) 573-6108 or click the Register button to email austin.paul@ncparks.gov.