Join a Park Ranger for a guided hike to view some of the park's most colorful residents - swallowtail, monarch, and fritillary butterflies are abundant right now in the park's wildflower fields! Meet at the Lower Trailhead Parking Area at 3:00PM for a stroll to the Hutchinson Homestead in search of our fluttery friends. Weather Permitting.
As of August 28, 2025, we are no longer accepting checks as a form of payment.
Online transactions can utilize a credit card or a gift card only. Transactions at the park can utilize cash, credit card, gift card, certified check, or money orders only.
The public comment period for the 2025-2030 NC Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is open.
Members of the public may leave their comments using the provided survey. For more information, visit the 2025-2030 NC Outdoor Recreation Plan webpage.