Kayak the Sound
Join our staff for a paddle on the Roanoke Sound. Learn about the sound and estuary portions of Jockey’s Ridge State Park. No experience necessary, but children under 13 must paddle with an adult 18 years or older. All equipment is provided to include boats, paddles, and life vests. Parking: Villa Dunes (see map)
Big Canoes on the Sound
Enjoy Jockey’s Ridge State Park from a whole new perspective, while canoeing on the Roanoke Sound. Climb aboard one of our 14-passenger Big Canoes, with an expert guide. Life vests, paddles and canoe instruction will be provided. Minimum weight and age for this program is 4 year old and 35 pounds. Life jackets and canoe instruction will be provided. *Please contact outdoor.rec@ncparks.gov if you have any health concerns or to discuss additional accommodations. Parking: Villa Dunes (see map)
Big Canoes on the Sound
Enjoy Jockey’s Ridge State Park from a whole new perspective, while canoeing on the Roanoke Sound. Climb aboard one of our 14-passenger Big Canoes, with an expert guide. Life vests, paddles and canoe instruction will be provided. Minimum weight and age for this program is 4 year old and 35 pounds. Life jackets and canoe instruction will be provided. *Please contact outdoor.rec@ncparks.gov if you have any health concerns or to discuss additional accommodations. Parking: Villa Dunes (see map)
Big Canoes on the Sound
Enjoy Jockey’s Ridge State Park from a whole new perspective, while canoeing on the Roanoke Sound. Climb aboard one of our 14-passenger Big Canoes, with an expert guide. Life vests, paddles and canoe instruction will be provided. Minimum weight and age for this program is 4 year old and 35 pounds. Life jackets and canoe instruction will be provided. *Please contact outdoor.rec@ncparks.gov if you have any health concerns or to discuss additional accommodations. Parking: Villa Dunes (see map)
Kayak the Sound
Join our staff for a paddle on the Roanoke Sound. Learn about the sound and estuary portions of Jockey’s Ridge State Park. No experience necessary, but children under 13 must paddle with an adult 18 years or older. All equipment is provided to include boats, paddles, and life vests. Parking: Villa Dunes Parking (see map)
Kayak the Sound
Join our staff for a paddle on the Roanoke Sound. Learn about the sound and estuary portions of Jockey’s Ridge State Park. No experience necessary, but children under 13 must paddle with an adult 18 years or older. All equipment is provided to include boats, paddles, and life vests. Parking: Villa Dunes (see map) Kayak the Sound will take place off park property and the Villa Dunes boat ramp, just north of our main entrance off Hwy 158. 500 West Villa Dunes DriveNags Head, NC 27959
Legacy Project Presentation & Cake Cutting
Join us for a Presentation of Legacy Projects & Cake Cutting to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Jockey’s Ridge State Park at the Visitor Center.
Sunrise Yoga at Jockey’s Ridge State Park
Join us for Sunrise Yoga at 7:30AM at Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Join us at the end of the boardwalk and take a left for class.
Sunrise Yoga at Jockey’s Ridge State Park
Join us for Sunrise Yoga at 7:30AM at Jockey’s Ridge State Park as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary! Please join us by walking towards the end of boardwalk and go left for class.
50th Anniversary Sandcastle Contest
Join us for a fun afternoon showcasing your best Sandcastle Contest skills at Jockey’s Ridge! Register as a group, family, or individual. 11:00am Registration at the Visitor Center back deck All are invited to this family-friendly sand castle contest! 11:30am Sandcastle Contest 12:30pm Awards Sandcastle Contest at Jockey’s Ridge State Park – Rules, Registration, & Tips Registration: In-person registration will take place at the Visitor Center back deck at Jockey’s Ridge State Park on June 8 11am; or register in advance by sending an email with your name and team members names (if applicable) to info@friendsofjockeysridge.org. No fee to participate. You can register as an individual or as a team. Rules: This contest is for everyone! This is a family-friendly, kid-friendly, adult-friendly event and you do not need to be an expert! You will receive a flag marker with a number to represent your location for sculpting your masterpiece when you arrive and register. The contest will take place at the end of the boardwalk at Jockey’s Ridge State Park near the dunes. Please bring your own equipment (buckets, shovels, etc), no artificial decorations allowed, no power tools allowed – hand tools only, water sprayers allowed, no additives of any kind can be used (flour, glue, etc), items to form shapes such as buckets, pots can be used to build your sculpture but should be removed prior to judging. No Theme! While we are using the word sandcastle contest, you are not required to build a castle, you can create anything of your choice! You get to pick your theme! May we suggest 50th Anniversary theme?! We will provide a location for you to have access to water to assist with sculpting. Have a bucket available to collect the water and bring back to your station. Plan ahead and lets’ have some sandcastle fun! We can’t wait to see your creations!