Hawks are seen on small trees stalking prey, ospreys nest on soundside platforms and vultures fly in the thermals. All are raptors that we will discuss during this program at our visitor center.
Ages: All Program length: 30 minutes
Events and Programs
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Events and Programs
Jockey's Ridge State Park offers a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. Typically led by park rangers, these interpretive programs allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful.
Most of the events are free, though some require pre-registration. All give park visitors deeper insight into the natural world. Call the park office for more information.
Date of Event:
Wed, 07/17/2019 - 10:00am
Start Location:
Visitor Center Auditorium
A talk on all things Jockey's Ridge. We will briefly cover the 3 - 4,000 years of dune formation and evolution with a mix of other local history and what to see during your visit.
Ages: All Program length: 30 minutes
Date of Event:
Wed, 07/17/2019 - 11:00am
Start Location:
Visitor Center Auditorium
Join us for a view that has been described as "unparalleled". A park ranger will present information about the dunes and history of the state park as we watch the sunset over the Roanoke Sound. Ages: All Program length: 30 minutes
Date of Event:
Wed, 07/17/2019 - 8:00pm
Start Location:
Dunes
A talk on all things Jockey's Ridge. We will briefly cover the 3 - 4,000 years of dune formation and evolution with a mix of other local history and what to see during your visit.
Ages: All Program length: 30 minutes
Date of Event:
Thu, 07/18/2019 - 11:00am
Start Location:
Visitor Center Auditorium
Join us for a view that has been described as "unparalleled". A park ranger will present information about the dunes and history of the state park as we watch the sunset over the Roanoke Sound. Ages: All Program length: 30 minutes
Date of Event:
Thu, 07/18/2019 - 8:00pm
Start Location:
Dunes
300 W. Carolista Drive
Nags Head, NC 27959
252-441-7132
jockeys.ridge@ncparks.gov
GPS: 35.9642, -75.633
- November to February:
8:00am to 6:00pm
- March to April:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- May to September:
8:00am to 9:00pm
- October:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
- October to March:
8:00am to 5:00pm
- April to September:
8:00am to 7:00pm
- November to February:
9:00am to 5:00pm
- March to October:
9:00am to 6:00pm