Topics Related to Piedmont Region

The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced today that six division sites are celebrating their 50th anniversary as National Natural Landmarks (NNL) as designated by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior.

The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced that the Parks and Recreation Authority has awarded over $7.6 million from the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund for state parks projects for fiscal year 2024-25.

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!

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.