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Calling all girls from kindergarten through 12th grade—join the Haw River State Park education team for an Outdoors Extravaganza! Hike the trails and complete ten Challenge Activity stations along the way. Non-members are welcome! Space is limited, so participants must register by September 8, 2025 at this link: event registration. 

Experience the story: SUN- One In A Billion- by Stacy Mcanulty illustrated by Stevie Lewis ( Macmillan Publishing, 2018) on our dragonfly storywalk all month long.

Join us at Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve for a program on caterpillars!

Join us for a tour of a historic 19th-century homesite at Morrow Mountain State Park.

Our park staff will be leading a guided hike on the Quarry Trail, which is our designated TRACK Trail. This is an easy and family-friendly hike that will cover the geology of the Uwharries, and the history of the CCC at Morrow Mountain State Park. We will utilize many of the informative and interactive brochures provided by the Kids In Parks organization.

Join park staff for a guided bird walk along the shores of Lake Tillery and part of the Fall Mountain Trail. This is one of the best spots at Morrow Mountain State Park to view Bald Eagles and Ospreys fishing for their next meal. Birdwatchers of all experience levels and abilities are welcome to attend.

Bring your binoculars and a camera if you have one. It will be a great opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Bird checklists and field guides will be provided to help with bird identification. Be prepared to hike up to one and half miles over uneven ground. We will meet at the

What's better than enjoying your morning cup of coffee alone? How about enjoying it with good company!

Visit Morrow Mountain State Park for light refreshments and to meet members of the park staff team. Bring your own mug or borrow one of ours. This event will be held at the Morrow Mountain Lodge located inside the Park Office.

Please RSVP by noon on Tuesday, July 22nd if you plan to attend. Call the Park Office to sign up at (704) 982-4402.

The "Paddle It" kayak series returns for 2025! Join state park staff and other community partners for a fun paddle experience on Saturdays in September. Participants will meet at the Morrow Mountain Boathouse parking lot at 8:30am.

Dates available include September 6, 13, 20, and 27. All supplies are provided i.e. kayaks, paddles, and life jackets. Advanced registration is required due to limited amount of equipment. A "Bring Your Own Boat" option is available but involves a separate registration.

The "Paddle It" kayak series returns for 2025! Join state park staff and other community partners for a fun paddle experience on Saturdays in September. Participants will meet at the Morrow Mountain Boathouse parking lot at 8:30am.

Dates available include September 6, 13, 20, and 27. All supplies are provided i.e. kayaks, paddles, and life jackets. Advanced registration is required due to limited amount of equipment. A "Bring Your Own Boat" option is available but involves a separate registration.

The "Paddle It" kayak series returns for 2025! Join state park staff and other community partners for a fun paddle experience on Saturdays in September. Participants will meet at the Morrow Mountain Boathouse parking lot at 8:30am.

Dates available include September 6, 13, 20, and 27. All supplies are provided i.e. kayaks, paddles, and life jackets. Advanced registration is required due to limited amount of equipment. A "Bring Your Own Boat" option is available but involves a separate registration.