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Grandfather Mountain State Park trails closed due to rain and storm damage
Two trails at Grandfather Mountain State Park in Avery, Watauga, and Caldwell counties are closed to visitors due to damage sustained from heavy rains May 17-20, according to the N.C.
State Parks, Anderson Real Estate to Exchange Raleigh Properties for Increased Safety, Access
The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation has reached an agreement with Anderson Real Estate #4, LLC and its affiliates to exchange parcels of land near William B. Umstead State Park’s Crabtree entrance in Raleigh.
Explore Archaeology at Lumber River State Park April 28
The North Carolina Office of State Archaeology will hold a Public Archaeology Day at the Wire Pasture Access of Lumber River State Park on Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Privette is New Superintendent at Raven Rock State Park
John Privette, a veteran park ranger, has been promoted to superintendent of Raven Rock State Park in Harnett County, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.
Poplar Point Campground Loops C, F to Close for Connect NC Bond Upgrades
Loops C and F at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area’s Poplar Point Campground will be closed effective March 12 for campground upgrades.
Groundhog Day Fun Facts
RALEIGH, N.C. – Why in the world do we ask a groundhog about the weather every Feb. 2? What makes them better prognosticators than squirrels, or wooly worms, or frogs?
South Mountains State Park is North Carolina’s 2017 State Park of the Year
South Mountains State Park in Burke county has been named North Carolina’s State Park of the Year by the Division of Parks and Recreation.
North Carolina State Parks Report Record 19.4 million visitors in 2017
North Carolina State Parks experienced a record number of visitors in 2017.
State Parks to Offer First Day Hikes
A North Carolina New Year’s tradition of family adventure, exercise and reconnection with nature continues in 2018 with First Day Hikes in North Carolina State Parks on Jan. 1.
Master Plan Finalized for Hammocks Beach State Park
The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation has approved a master plan for the mainland portion of Hammocks Beach State Park in Onslow County. Friends of Hammocks Beach and Bear Island (FHBI), N.C. African American Heritage Commission, conservation groups, Onslow county staff, local businesses, and neighborhood associations participated in developing the plan.
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