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Jockey's Ridge State Park

Visitors can go fly a kite on the highest sand dune on the East Coast. Orville and Wilbur Wright were the first to take advantage of the area's prevailing winds, ranging from 10 to 15 miles per hour. The ridge, a favorite spot for playing in the sand, offers an exhilarating view of coastal North Carolina. The visitor center offers fascinating exhibits about this magnificent pile of sand.

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Location	Hwy 158 Nags Head North Carolina 27959
Phone	252-441-7132
Email	jockeys.ridge@ncmail.net
Website	http://www.ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/jori/home.html At Jockey's Ridge State Park you can experience the world of the desert. Shifting sands, high winds, extreme temperatures and a lack of water make the park resemble barren environments such as the Sahara Desert. You also can explore the wonders of an estuarine environment. The tidal waters of the Roanoke Sound, the western boundary of the park ...