Topics Related to Piedmont Region

A long-awaited acquisition of over 200 acres of land that includes the Historic Occoneechee Speedway to add to Eno River State Park has been finalized.

Join us at Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve for a bilingual story and craft adventure!

Join local astronomers with the Greensboro Astronomy Club as we observe the night skies over the Iron Ore Belt Access. Attendees may expect to see closer-than-typical views of the moon, planets, star clusters, and other celestial objects subject to change with time of year and local sky darkness.Telescopes and viewing equipment will be set up on site but you may wish to bring your own binoculars or telescope, plus a chair or blanket for seating. Dress for the weather. Flashlights & headlamps should have a red-light option or filter to protect your night vision.

The bridge over Crabtree Creek at William B. Umstead State Park has been removed and will need to be replaced. Hikers, mountain bicyclists, and equestrians should not utilize Ebenezer Church Road bridge due to motor vehicle traffic.

Learn about the types of fish and macroinvertebrates in Cascades Creek!

Hike the grounds of an old homesite and farmland with a park ranger.

Here is a chance to see and learn about the wrecked Piper PA23.

Join a ranger and explore the remains of an old road and ruins.

Join park rangers and uncover the story behind the Lem Bennett grave at Hanging Rock State Park.

Join a park ranger and help clean up the sides of Moore's Spring Road.