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The "Paddle It" kayak series returns for 2025! Join state park staff and other community partners for a fun paddle experience on Saturdays in September. Participants will meet at the Morrow Mountain Boathouse parking lot at 8:30am.

Dates available include September 6, 13, 20, and 27. All supplies are provided i.e. kayaks, paddles, and life jackets. Advanced registration is required due to limited amount of equipment. A "Bring Your Own Boat" option is available but involves a separate registration.

Explore the waterways around Morrow Mountain with the State Park Big Canoes! Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Uwharries while searching for bald eagles, otters, and blooming wildflowers. Lifejackets, paddles, and dry bags will be provided. These giant boats will be available for a short time, and space is limited. Spots can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register by contacting the Morrow Mountain Park Office at 704-982-4402.

Explore the waterways around Morrow Mountain with the State Park Big Canoes! Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Uwharries while searching for bald eagles, otters, and blooming wildflowers. Lifejackets, paddles, and dry bags will be provided. These giant boats will be available for a short time, and space is limited. Spots can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register by contacting the Morrow Mountain Park Office at 704-982-4402.

Explore the waterways around Morrow Mountain with the State Park Big Canoes! Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Uwharries while searching for bald eagles, otters, and blooming wildflowers. Lifejackets, paddles, and dry bags will be provided. These giant boats will be available for a short time, and space is limited. Spots can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register by contacting the Morrow Mountain Park Office at 704-982-4402.

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!

Celebrate the wide world of birds by attending a guided bird count with park staff. All data goes toward the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). Be prepared to hike approximately one mile distance on the Fall Mountain Trail over mostly flat ground along the Lake Tillery shoreline. Limited binoculars available. Bring your own if you have them. A bird checklist and field guides will be available for participants.

All are welcome but some birdwatching experience is suggested. Meet at the Lake Tillery/Boathouse parking lot.

Celebrate the wide world of birds by attending a guided bird count with park staff. All data goes toward the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). Be prepared to hike approximately one mile distance around the Quarry Trail and surrounding picnicking area. Limited binoculars available. Bring your own if you have them. A bird checklist and field guides will be available for participants.

All are welcome but some birdwatching experience is suggested. Meet at Shelter C near the Lower Picnic parking lot.