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By Sheridan Alexander, About.com

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Jockey's Ridge State Park

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Photo courtesy of NC Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development
Jockey's Ridge State Park is a fascinating 420-acre park and recreational area where visitors are able to explore the highest sand dunes on the entire Atlantic coast. Consisting of three peaks, this constantly shifting ridge is often referred to as The Living Dune.

At its peak, Jockey's Ridge is between 80 and 100 feet tall depending on the weather, Climbing to the top is a popular but strenuous endeavor, especially during the heat of summer. Other areas to explore include the Maritime Thicket and the Roanoke Sound Estuary. Popular park activities include swimming, kayaking, hang gliding, windsurfing, sand-boarding and more.

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