Sand and Wood | Our State - Large format

Jockey's Ridge State Park near Nags Head has the tallest sand dune in the eastern US. But it doesn’t sit still…seasonal winds constantly move this live dune between Roanoke Sound and the Atlantic. The Park might not be here at all if some dedicated Nags Head residents hadn’t worked together to save the dunes from being bulldozed completely for development. And while the tallest dune stands impressively at 90 feet, development and vegetation have still significantly shortened it over the last few decades. Farther north, tucked in between the shifting sands is Nags Head Woods Preserve. As the dunes shield it from wind and salt, an amazing biodiversity of plants and wildlife has thrived here. Join us to explore this wondrous ever-changing landscape.