North Carolina State Parks are joining the American Canoe Association to offer low-cost kayaking instruction to celebrate National Safe Boating Week.
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Francis Kron is one of the most influential people in Stanly County history. While Kron is remembered best as the first medical doctor to serve the Uwharrie Mountain region, he also helped the community in many other roles and capacities. Come join park staff for an open tour of the homesite from 2pm-3pm. Drop ins are welcome!
Francis Kron is one of the most influential people in Stanly County history. While Kron is remembered best as the first medical doctor to serve the Uwharrie Mountain region, he also helped the community in many other roles and capacities. Come join park staff for an open tour of the homesite from 2pm-3pm. Drop ins are welcome!
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with a guided walk at Morrow Mountain State Park. We will test our knowledge of birds by identifying and counting them for an eBird checklist. Field guides and local bird lists will be available for identification. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Be prepared to hike approximately one mile over uneven ground. We will meet at the Boathouse and Fall Mountain Trail parking lot. Beginners are welcome to attend!
Bats are one of the coolest animals in the world. No other critter is as mystifying and misunderstood in popular culture. Join our park staff for an evening talk about the important roles that bats play in nature. This program will be held at the park office. We hope you will fly by!
Take a spring tour through Singletary Lake State Park and learn about how the Civil Conservation Corps helped develop the park facilities.
Celebrate "National Joe Day" at Morrow Mountain! Relax and enjoy a cup of joe with our park staff. Coffee, hot water, and other hot beverages will be provided. Meet at the Park Office.
Join park staff for a guided tour of the historic Dr. Francis Kron homesite. Renowned as the first medical doctor of the Uwharrie Mountains, Francis Kron also served his community in other capacities. Reflect on his life and the Kron family's lasting legacy on Morrow Mountain State Park and the surrounding area. Drop-ins are welcome!
May is the perfect time of year to blaze trails for beautiful blooms! Join a Park Ranger on this easy 1-2-mile hike while we search for blooming wildflowers blossoms and the lovely Mountain Laurel found in the park! Meet at the picnic shelter.
Explore Morrow Mountain after dark! Go on a guided hike of the Quarry Trail with park staff. We will look and listen for signs of nocturnal wildlife. Bring your own flashlight or headlamp; red light function is preferred. Registration is limited to 50 participants. Please call the Park Office to sign up at (704) 982-4402. Meet at Shelter C.