Press Releases
Phillips to Serve as Superintendent at Mayo River State Park
Jessica Phillips, a 12-year employee of the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation, is the new superintendent at Mayo River State Park in Rockingham County.
N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation Seeks Public Input on Mayo River State Park Master Plan
The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation is seeking public input on the Mayo River State Park Master Plan.
Pilot Mountain State Park Launches Shuttle Service This Weekend
Pilot Mountain State Park will begin shuttle service to the upper parking lot beginning Saturday, Aug. 22.
Rabe Family Donates New Observation Deck at Morrow Mountain State Park
Thanks to a generous donation from the late Tom Rabe, his wife Jean and the Rabe family, a new 1,000 square foot observation deck is now open on top of Morrow Mountain.
Morrow Mountain State Park Grows by Over 20% With Land Donation
The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation accepted the donation of more than 1,000 acres to Morrow Mountain State Park in Stanly County on May 14.
Closed N.C. State Parks To Begin Phased Reopening May 9
Following guidance from the Governor’s office and the Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina’s state parks will increase recreational access and services beginning May 9.
Women’s History Month Programs at State Historic Sites and Museums
Programs celebrating women’s history will be offered at venues of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources in March.
Radewicz Takes the Helm at Eno River State Park
Kimberly Radewicz, a seven-year employee of the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation, is the new superintendent at Eno River State Park in Durham.
Hanging Rock State Park Adds 900 Acres For New Access, Camping
The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation will celebrate the addition of 900 acres to Hanging Rock State Park in Stokes County on Sept. 19.
N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation Seeks Public Input on Elk Knob State Park Master Plan
The Division of Parks and Recreation (Division) is seeking public input on the Elk Knob State Park Master Plan. The Master Plan will be a twenty-year plan that covers the entire state park, which contains over 4,200 acres spanning Watauga and Ashe Counties. The park is sited within the Amphibolite Mountains, an ecological hotspot of global significance.
