All parks will be closed on Christmas day, December 25.
Parks will be open every other day, including New Years Day, but Visitor Centers and park offices will be closed for state holidays: Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1.
Topics Related to Guided Hikes / Walks
Soundside Loop Nature Trail Hike
December 4, 2025, 10am - 10:45am
SS hike
Summit Trail Nature Hike
December 23, 2025, 1pm - 3:30pm
Hike the Summit Trail with a ranger to look at nature.
Christmas Bird Count
December 19, 2025, 9am - 10am
Join us at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park for the Christmas Bird Count.
Ranger Workshop - Fall Color Walk
September 30, 2026, 2pm - 3:30pm
Ranger Workshop - Wildflower Walk
May 13, 2026, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ranger Workshop - Backyard Birding
August 12, 2026, 9am - 10:30am
Join us at The Park at Seven Devils for some backyard birding! Birding is an activity that can be done by anyone at any age. Most birders start out by identifying common birds found at their backyard bird feeders.
Ranger Workshop - Stream Ecology
July 15, 2026, 1pm - 3pm
Join us as we hike down to Otter Falls (1.2 miles round trip) to learn about how living and non-living things interact in mountain streams. What are all of those insects and other critters swimming and crawling through the creek? We will catch and identify what type of creature they are and what these species could tell us about water quality. Nets will be provided.
Ranger Workshop - Tree ID Hike
June 10, 2026, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
First Day Hike (Salmon Creek State Natural Area)
January 1, 2026, 11am - 12:30pm
Start 2026 off on the right foot with a ranger-led First Day Hike!
First Day Hike
January 1, 2026, 8am - 9am
Join us at Hammocks Beach State Park for a guided hike to celebrate the first day of 2026!