The Outer Banks 2009 Official Travel Guide - (Page 9) OUTER BANKS PLACES TO SEE 4. The Nature Conservancy at Nags Head Woods - A 1,400-acre maritime forest with more than five miles of hiking trails and information center. 701 W. Ocean Acres Drive, Nags Head. (252) 441-2525. 5. J ockey’s Ridge State Park - This 426-acre park has the largest natural living sand dune on the East Coast. Two self-guided trails and nature programs available year-round. Hang gliding, kite flying, hiking, visitor center, small gift shop, museum, picnic facilities and restrooms. Hours vary according to season. Open year-round. Free admission. (252) 441-7132 or jockeysridgestatepark.com 6. Alligator River National Wildlife R efuge - The refuge includes more than 150,000 acres of wetland habitats and a wide variety of wildlife, ranging from wood ducks and alligators to black bears and red wolves. Plant species, including Atlantic white cedar, bald cypress, wildflowers and shrubs, are abundant. Visitors will find a wildlife drive, hiking and wildlife trails, observation platforms, fishing areas and kayaking and canoeing routes. Free admission to the refuge. Guided canoe tours are available for a fee. (252) 473-1131 or fws.gov/alligatorriver/ 7. Outer B anks Welcome Center on Roanoke Island - Operated by The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, this conveniently located center provides information on attractions, events and directions. The center also offers an accommodations reservation center, restrooms, public phones, and picnic area. Rest areas are open 365 days a year; welcome center is open 363 days (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas), from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Convenient, drive-up waste-dump station available 24 hours. (877) 629-4386, (252) 473-2138 or outerbanks.org 9 http://www.jockeysridgestatepark.com http://www.fws.gov/alligatorriver/ http://www.outerbanks.org
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