There was a time when the ocean rolled across Outer Banks beaches merging with the sounds during storms. As John Tucker, writing for Our State Magazine, explains, the sand dunes of the Outer Banks have a history all their own. “In the 16th century, when explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano anchored on what was likely Hatteras… Continue reading a short history of obx sand dunes
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jockey’s ridge celebrates 40 years this month
It’s hard to miss Jockey’s Ridge, the giant sand dune in Nags Head. On any given day it’s abuzz with hangliders, kite flyers, photographers, sunset gazers and just regular folks. The long trek up is rewarded by one of the best views on (and of) the Outer Banks with the mighty ocean to the east and… Continue reading jockey’s ridge celebrates 40 years this month
jockey’s ridge makes CNN top 50 list!
Fifty states and 50 natural wonders and CNN chose Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head to represent North Carolina. We agree, the Outer Banks’ massive sand dune system is a special place. If you haven’t make the hike to the top of this glorious dune, you are truly missing out! “The dunes of Jockey’s Ridge change… Continue reading jockey’s ridge makes CNN top 50 list!