COVID-19 information for parks (Updated 5/28/2021)
Posted on: Friday, May 28, 2021 - 10:04am |
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Please use safe practices if you see a black bear while hiking.
Safe practices are:
Keeping a safe distance away from the bear.
Make loud noises by clapping hands or shouting "hey bear'"
Stay calm by staying still or slowly backing away from the bear, do not run from the bear.
Please report any bear sightings in the park to park staff at the visitor center.
Last updated on: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
976 Grassy Ridge Road
Sapphire, NC 28774
Frozen Creek Road
Brevard, NC 28712
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Each of North Carolina's state parks has special events during the year and news about facilities, trails, staff and park supporters. Visitors are also frequently finding new ways to explore a park's unique cultural and natural resources. Check here to keep abreast of the news at your favorite parks.
Gorges State Park averages an incredible 92" of rainfall annually: Here are some of the recent yearly totals:
2013 : 136.47"
2014 : 82.78"
2015 : 109.15"
2016 : 96.39"
2017 : 89.70"
2018: 136.38"
2019: 108.67"
2020 : 125.18"
2021: 29.15 (updated to 4/1/21)
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