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Jockeys Ridge, the highest of these dunes, reaches a height of over 100 feet at its peak and is in fact the highest active sand dune on the entire Atlantic Coast. This nationally significant natural area was preserved as Jockey's Ridge State Park in 1975 for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.
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"Visiting Jockey's Ridge gives me the idea of what the Wright Brothers saw when they arrived here all those years ago," one visitor said recently. Jockey's Ridge State Park is a 414 acre park and is home to the largest sand dune on the East Coast, about 140 feet high.
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Jockey's Ridge State Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jockey's Ridge State Park is a North Carolina state park in Dare County, North Carolina in the United States. Located in Nags Head, North Carolina, it covers 420 acres (1.7 km²) and includes the larg...
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Carolina coastal photojournal ... Jockey's Ridge is the tallest natural sand dune system in the Eastern United States. Its height varies from 37 to 50 meters, depending upon weather conditions. These dunes are often referred to as a medano. The dunes respond to three wind directions.
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We in North Carolina are blessed with beautiful beaches, majestic mountains and countless rivers and streams in between. ... Through these pages you'll learn about our parks and recreation areas and the division's efforts to preserve these pockets of North Carolina's natural beauty. ... Thanks for visiting our Web site.
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6 Reviews of Jockey's Ridge State Park "Jockey's Ridge claims to have the tallest natural sand dunes in the East Coast. It is truly beautiful. I suggest you check out this place during sunset. If you pass by during the daytime, you ... Jockey's Ridge claims to have the tallest natural sand dunes in the East Coast.
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What’s the best part of Jockey’s Ridge Shopping Center? . . . . it’s a great place to watch the sun slowly slide behind the Jockey's Ridge sand dune as it melts into the dune and the night. It is truly spectacular.
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