The annual award was presented at the North Carolina Prescribed Fire Council annual conference in Wilmington.
2026 Annual Passes are now available.
The NC State Parks Annual Pass program allows visitors to enjoy equipment rentals, swimming, and more throughout the calendar year for a discounted package rate. Purchase your annual pass today.
There will be a prescribed burn at Carolina Beach State Park on Tuesday, February 24th 2026
Closures include the Family Campground, Campground Trail, and Snows Cut/TRACK Trail. Visitors and residents are encouraged to take precautions to reduce smoke exposure. For a list of suggestions on how to reduce negative smoke impacts, visit the U.S. Air Quality Index website, AirNow.gov.