North Carolina is experiencing a severe heat wave.
Take precautions when visiting parks, and bring plenty of water for yourself and your pets. For more heat safety tips for the outdoors, please visit our Park Safety page.
Mount Mitchell State Park is under long-term closure until further notice.
Please do not attempt to access the park, even on foot, as conditions are unsafe for visitors. There is no staff access to the park in case of an emergency. Click here to visit the National Park Service website for Blue Ridge Parkway closure information.
