Join a Ranger for a guided Thanksgiving Day hike to see the Historic Hutchinson Homestead. We will meet at the Lower Trailhead Parking Area.
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November 22, 2025, 2pm - 3pm
Join a Ranger in the Picnic Area for a short hike to learn the tips and tricks for identifying trees.
November 19, 2025, 3pm - 4pm
Join a Ranger at the park office for a discussion on the park's most popular resident.
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 Michael Wood is the new park superintendent at Stone Mountain State Park in Wilkes and Alleghany counties.
All North Carolina state parks west of Interstate 77 are closed through at least Oct. 31.
Crowders Mountain, Gorges, Grandfather Mountain and Lake Norman state parks, as well as Rendezvous Mountain, will reopen at least partially on Nov. 1.
Elk Knob, Lake James, New River, and Stone Mountain state parks will reopen at least partially on Nov. 15; three parks will remain closed until further notice and face long-term closures: Chimney Rock, Mount Mitchell, and South Mountains.
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.
State Parks Director Brian Strong provides additional information on post-Helene rescue and recovery efforts and the status of western state parks.