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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.

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.

Start 2026 off on the right foot with a ranger-led First Day Hike!

Join us at Hammocks Beach State Park for a guided hike to celebrate the first day of 2026!

Join Ranger Fields and enjoy peaceful canoeing on the park’s lake. We will meet at the lake’s bathhouse, go over canoe safety, get fitted with life jackets and paddles, and hit the water. While this is a free program, attendees must have experience paddling. This program is suitable for older ages and may be influenced by adverse weather conditions. To sign up, email Jacob.fields@ncparks.gov.

Join us on New Years Day, for our annual First Day Hike! We will be meeting at the Mount Jefferson Picnic Shelter for 1.4 mile hike to the Luther Rock Overlook. Please dress for cold weather and wear proper shoes. Snow/ice will cancel this program. 

Join us for the annual First Day Hike at Fort Fisher SRA. We will hike the Basin Trail at 1pm, meet at the flagpole in front of the Visitor's Center. The Basin Trail is an easy hike and will take us to views of Zeke's Island for a total roundtrip of two miles. Please dress for the weather, wear appropriate shoes, and bring water. See you there!