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Office of State Archaeology to Hold Rescheduled Town Hall Meeting in Swansboro Sept. 14

Hammocks Beach State Park, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Access, Interpretation and Education, Land Protection and Acquisition, Natural Resources
The Office of State Archaeology is holding a town hall meeting to discuss a federally funded project that will conduct survey and research at Hammocks Beach State Park.

Nature's Trailblazers: The Powerful Impact of the North Carolina State Parks Internship Program

Raleigh Office, Administration, Marketing and Communications, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Access, Operations, Various State Parks
Interns are making the most of their internship experience at the NC Division of Parks and Recreation.

Rare Roseate Spoonbill Spotted at Lake Norman State Park

Lake Norman State Park, Interpretation and Education, Natural Resources, Operations

This July, we have an exciting new visitor at Lake Norman State Park!

Year of the Trail: Longleaf Pine Trail, Part 2

Carvers Creek State Park
In 2023, we will explore the trails you can find in Carvers Creek State Park, give you some tips for enjoying your hikes, and pass on some of the wisdom our ranger staff has accumulated over the years. For July, we will explore the rest of the Longleaf Pine Trail at Sandhills Access.

Jockey's Ridge State Park Reopens Visitor Center After Expansion, Renovations

Jockeys Ridge State Park, Engineering and Construction, Interpretation and Education, Recreation Grants and Outreach
The new visitor center at Jockey's Ridge State Park offers more space and state-of-the-art additions, after a renovation that expanded its size to 6,200 square feet.

North Carolina Woman Who Saved Jockey's Ridge To Be Featured on Highway Historical Marker

Jockeys Ridge State Park, Interpretation and Education, Land Protection and Acquisition
Carolista Fletcher Baum, a fearless advocate for environmental preservation, will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker for her pivotal role in safeguarding the iconic Jockey's Ridge on the Outer Banks.

Year of the Trail: How To Stay Found in the Woods

Carvers Creek State Park
In 2023, we will explore the trails you can find in Carvers Creek State Park, give you some tips for enjoying your hikes, and pass on some of the wisdom our ranger staff has accumulated over the years. For June, we give you some tips on avoiding getting lost while hiking.

Year of the Trail: Longleaf Pine Trail

Carvers Creek State Park
In 2023, we will explore the trails you can find in Carvers Creek State Park, give you some tips for enjoying your hikes, and pass on some of the wisdom our ranger staff has accumulated over the years. For May, we will explore the Longleaf Pine Trail at Sandhills Access.

Year of the Trail: Wiregrass Loop Trail

Carvers Creek State Park
In 2023, we will explore the trails you can find in Carvers Creek State Park, give you some tips for enjoying your hikes, and pass on some of the wisdom our ranger staff has accumulated over the years. For April, we will explore the Wiregrass Loop Trail at the Sandhills Access.

About the Tackle Loaner Program

Cliffs of the Neuse State Park, Eno River State Park, Falls Lake State Recreation Area, Haw River State Park, Jones Lake State Park, Lumber River State Park, Mayo River State Park, Morrow Mountain State Park, New River State Park, South Mountains State Park, Stone Mountain State Park
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission's Tackle Loaner Program allows new anglers to borrow rods, reels, and other fishing gear free of charge.

Year of the Trail: Cypress Point Loop Trail

Carvers Creek State Park
In 2023, we will explore the trails you can find in Carvers Creek State Park, give you some tips for enjoying your hikes, and pass on some of the wisdom our ranger staff has accumulated over the years. For March, we will explore the Cypress Loop Trail at the Long Valley Farm access.

Year of the Trail: Rockefeller Loop Trail

Carvers Creek State Park
In 2023, we will explore the trails you can find in Carvers Creek State Park, give you some tips for enjoying your hikes, and pass on some of the wisdom our ranger staff has accumulated over the years. Our first exploration will be the 2-mile-long Rockefeller Loop Trail at the Long Valley Farm Access.

Year of the Trail: Welcome to 2023!

Carvers Creek State Park
Carvers Creek State Park publishes a monthly newsletter centered around the year's annual theme. For the January edition, we discuss First Day Hikes and some hiking tips.

Year of the Tree: Red Mulberry Trees and the Food Web

Carvers Creek State Park
Carvers Creek State Park is featuring a unique tree for each month's newsletter during the 2022 Year of the Tree! For the November edition, we discuss red mulberry trees and their importance in the local food web.

Year of the Tree: Bark Beetles and Longleaf Pine

Carvers Creek State Park
Carvers Creek State Park is featuring a unique tree for each month's newsletter during the 2022 Year of the Tree! For the November edition, we discuss succession events and a recent one at the park involving bark beetles and longleaf pine trees.