Topics Related to Guided Hikes / Walks

National Trails Day Hike

June 7, 2025, 2pm - 3pm
National Trails Day is your chance to get outdoors, connect with your community, and give back to the trails you love! Join a Park Ranger on a short hike while we search for Box Turtles to mark and release in the park. Help us conserve and protect this special reptile species! Meet at the picnic shelter.

Creatures Of The Night

May 15, 2025, 9pm - 10:30pm
Come out and explore the lake at night!

Carolina Bay Hike

May 10, 2025, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join us at Jones Lake State Park for a hike to learn about Carolina bays.

Bird Hike

December 1, 2025, 9am - 10am
Join us at Fort Macon State Park for a guided birdwatching adventure every month.

Bird Hike

November 3, 2025, 9am - 10am
Join us at Fort Macon State Park for a guided birdwatching adventure every month.

Lake Norman's Slightly Haunted Trail Hike

October 24, 2025, 6pm - 8pm
Join us at Lake Norman State Park for a spooky and fun Halloween celebration.

Migratory Bird Day Walk

May 10, 2025, 9am - 10am
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!

Third Wednesday Bird Walk

December 17, 2025, 8am - 10am
Join us at Carolina Beach State Park for a guided Bird Walk!

Third Wednesday Bird Walk

November 19, 2025, 8am - 10am
Join us at Carolina Beach State Park for a guided Bird Walk!

Carnivorous Plant Hike

November 8, 2025, 10am - 11am
Join park staff on a guided hike about carnivorous plants.