Topics Related to Summer 2025

Join us at Lake Norman State Park for a special event to close out the summer season.
Join us at Lake Norman State Park for a Star Party!
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!

As part of Girl Scouts Love State Parks, earn your Girl Scout Tree Promise badge by learning the Girl Scout Tree Promise from a Park Ranger, and protecting and honoring trees by collecting citizen science data in the iNaturalist app.

Join us at Lake Norman State Park for a StoryWalk© along the Alder Trail, featuring "Nesting Neighbors" by Jennifer Patrick.
Join us for a informal discussion about the Venus Flytrap.
Join us at Fort Macon State Park for a special day all about cannons.
Join us at Fort Macon State Park for a special day all about cannons.