Press Releases
North Carolina Communities Receive $3.3 Million to Improve, Expand Outdoor Rec Opportunities
The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation (DPR) recommended 12 local community projects to the National Park Service for grant funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).
Local Parks Projects Awarded McIntyre Gift Funds by Parks and Recreation Authority
The Parks and Recreation Authority has awarded three local park projects a total of $491,893 in grants from the bequest of Ms. Barbara McIntyre to the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF).
Sicard Named Superintendent of Grandfather Mountain State Park
Andy Sicard is the new superintendent of Grandfather Mountain State Park in Avery, Caldwell and Watauga counties, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.
Eno River State Park Visitor Center Construction to Limit Parking at Fews Ford Access
Construction of a new visitor center at Eno River State Park will limit parking at Fews Ford access through late summer 2022.
Governor Cooper Signs Bills Authorizing Two New State Trails
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law today at a signing ceremony at the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh:
Bischof Named Superintendent of Gorges State Park
Kevin Bischof is the new superintendent of Gorges State Park in Transylvania County, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.
Lloyd Joins Mumford As Falls Lake Superintendent
Crystal Lloyd, a nine-year employee of the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation, will join David Mumford as superintendent at Falls Lake State Recreation Area in Wake Forest.
New partnership with Black Folks Camp Too will help energize NC outdoors with greater diversity
Take action for more unity in the great outdoors.
Get on the PATH to health and wellbeing at N.C. parks, museums and historic sites
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is launching a new online campaign to encourage North Carolinians to get moving and get outside.
North Carolina State Parks Report Record 19.8 million visitors in 2020
North Carolina state parks experienced a record number of visitors in 2020.
