Jockey’s Ridge contains three unique ecosystems: the Ronake Sound, the dune system and the maritime forest. For your friends and your family, the park offers picnic facilities, visitors Center, Auditorium and Museum. There are many reasons why you should visit this park. Firstly, Jockey’s Ridge is the tallest natural sand dune system in the Eastern United States with peaks up to 80 – 100 ft/24 – 30 m. Secondly, during summer months, the sand on the dunes is incredibly hot. On average, the sand’s temperature will be from 25 to 30 degrees hotter than the air temperature.
Another major reason you should visit this place is the fact that high winds, extreme temperatures, shifting sands and lack of water, will make you feel like you live in desert. The temperature can reach 43°C/110°F. Visitors are kindly requested to bring water with them. In such a particular spot, the best thing to do is to perform one of the most popular activities, Hang Gliding. Year-round winds, blowing up to 10-15 mph/16-24 kph, make the place ideal for this exhilarating activity.
Bear in mind that only gliders with a USHGA 1 are allowed to perform on the spot. All Hang Gliders must register with at park office. Furthermore, Hang Gliding activity stops one hour before the park closure. The park also provides outside bathrooms facilities.
If you are interested in trying out this amazing sport in this spot press the request button so as to give you more information and prices.
Rising from the Eastern Cape and running along the Kwazulu-Natal's western border, the Drakensberg mountain range is the highest in South Africa, standing at 3482 m/11424 ft in height. The mountains are capped by a layer of basalt at 1400 m/4593 ft thick and offers amazing flora and fauna.
Rio de Janeiro, commonly known as Rio, is the capital city of the Rio de Janeiro State, the second largest city of Brazil and the third largest metropolitan area in South America. Since July 2012, part of the city has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in the category of ''cultural landscape''.
Lillo is located in the south of Madrid at the province of Toledo. This small farming town lies near La Guardia, Tembleque and Almaguer.
The Free State is situated on the flat boundless plains in the heart of South Africa. Known locally as the "breadbasket" of South Africa, it is an agricultural city and most of its land lies at 1000 m/3281 ft above sea level. It is the land of rugby, sunny skies and characterized by a continental climate, with warm to hot summers and cool to cold winters.
Lake Havasu is situated behind Parker Dam on the Colorado River, just on the border that joins California with Arizona. On the eastern shore of the lake lies Lake Havasu City.
Cortina d' Ampezzo has been since the 70' the most important flying area in Italy and Europe as well. The Free Flight Italian Federation has been founded on the spot in 1976, while many free flight clubs have started to operate in the same year.
Woodstock Park is located in the heart of Kempsville. This park is ideal for the whole family. So, whatever your interests, visit this park and enjoy yourself in all fields.
Wrightsville Beach is a town in New Hanover Country, North Carolina, United States and one of the most well-known places for water-sports. If you remember the film ''Sleeping with the Enemy'' with Julia Roberts, visit this place and be witness of the movie setting.
New Castle is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, located at 6 mi/10 km in the south of Wilmington and situated on the Delaware River. The spot is known for many things, but Blue Diamond MX Park is by far the most striking Motocross Park.
Carolina Beach is a town in New Hanover Country, North Carolina, United States. It is partially located in the Wilmington metropolitan area. In this place, visitors will have many choices to enjoy themselves and discover this amazing spot.
Virginia Beach is an independent city, located in Hampton Roads in the metropolitan area of Virginia. Not only is Virginia Beach the most popular city in the States, but it is also the 39th largest city in the United States.
Mount Trashmore Park, also known as Mount Trashmore, is a well-known city park for outstanding BMX show-offs, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Newark is an American city in New Castle County, Delaware. It is located at 12 mi/19 km in the west-southwest of Wilmington.
If you feel that it is time for action, Wrightsville Beach is the most appropriate place to visit. If you remember the film ''Sleeping with the Enemy'' with Julia Roberts, visit this place and be witness of the movie setting. Wrightsville Beach is a town in New Hanover Country, North Carolina, United States.
