Topics Related to Piedmont Region

Deep Sky Astronomy

Join local astronomers with the Greensboro Astronomy Club as we observe the night skies over the Iron Ore Belt Access.

Bridge Closure on South Turkey Creek M.U.T.

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.

Creatures Of The Creek

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

This Old Farmland

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

Wreck Of The Piper PA23

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

The Lost Village

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

The Man Named Lem Bennett

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

Volunteer Day

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

Bean Shoals Access at Pilot Mountain State Park to Close for Construction

The access at Bean Shoals in Pilot Mountain State Park will be improved by a construction project that includes three new bridges and a stream restoration.

Avis Promoted to Lead NC State Parks' South District

M. Scott Avis has been named as the new south district superintendent, overseeing 11 parks in the North Carolina state parks system.