Spending time at Jockey's Ridge State Park when on vacation in the Outer Banks is always a fun and different activity for families to enjoy. Staying in one of our Outer Banks vacation rentals near Nags Head will allow you and your family to stay close to the park and not miss any of the beauty and excitement. Let's look below at how you and your family can explore and enjoy Jockey's Ridge State Park when visiting OBX.
Nature Trails & Boardwalk
One of the benefits of going to Jockey's Ridge State Park is the nature trails and the boardwalk available. Getting out and seeing the wildlife is what many love to do while on vacation. Don't forget your camera because there may be a few animals that you may have never seen before. Animals commonly seen are raccoons, rabbits, deer, red fox, and also the gray fox. Be on the lookout, however, for snakes as you will be in their natural habitats, if you happen to see one just stay still, and they will go on about their business. The boardwalk is a favorite among visitors and locals as it is around 360 feet long. Located near the parking lot is where you can step onto the boardwalk and start exploring the park and seeing wildlife while never having to go onto the sand. How amazing is that?!
Outdoor Recreation
Did you know that you can take flight at Jockey's Ridge State Park? Hang gliding is available to visitors that retain both a US National Park Permit as well as a United States Hang Gliding Association (USHGA) rating. If your feet don't want to leave the sand than you might enjoy swimming, wading, or paddling on the soundside of the dune. Looking to enjoy some calmer waters, then the Roanoke Sound is the place to be. This is perfect area for families to sunbath, stretch out and relax. Think of all the new memories you can make at Jockey's Ridge State Park while you are on vacation in the Outer Banks.
Fun in the Sand
One of the best things to do at the park is spending time in the sand. Enjoying the tallest living sand dune on the Atlantic Coast offers many sandy activities. If you ever wanted to try out sandboarding this is the place to do it. You don't have to have a board either. Overtime we have seen kids and adults use anything from plastic lids from containers to even a cardboard box. If you want to try and glide on the sand a little then try sandboarding across the dune while flying a kite. Think of the fun that you and the kids will have by watching each other try and fly their kite and surf in the sand at the same time.
While there are many other things that you and your family can do while you are on vacation to the Outer Banks, we wanted to share this fantastic park with you. If you haven't booked your next holiday to stay in one of our Outer Banks vacation rentals near Nags Head, now is the time. We can't wait to see your vacation pictures and hear all about your visit to Jockey's Ridge State Park!
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