How and why did you become a Park Ranger?
This is a question often asked of us. Each ranger has their own very unique and interesting journey into this profession. Here is one ranger’s journey into the amazing career of a Park Ranger.
Park News
Park Maps and Brochures:
Upcoming Events:
Friday, July 21, 2017 - 8:30pm
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 - 10:00am
Thursday, July 27, 2017 - 9:30am
Park News
Each of North Carolina’s state parks has special events during the year and news about facilities, trails, staff and park supporters. And, visitors are frequently finding new ways to explore a park’s unique cultural and natural resources. Check these pages to keep abreast of the news at your favorite parks.
Ask an Intern: What was it like to be one of William B. Umstead's first Park Interns?
After finishing a bachelor's degree in college, I decided to join AmeriCorps, becoming a Corps member in the 20th class of the National Civilian Community Corps (an organization I strongly encourage you to look into if you haven’t heard of it) and was thrown into the deep end of working outdoors, a first for me. I decided to make this field my career, and since then I’ve been working towards gaining as much experience and knowledge as I can.
What did the people who lived in what are now North Carolina State Parks eat?
Ranger Nick talks about food sources of the past and keeping in touch with the bounty nature provides all around us - things that we might not even notice or realize.
It’s a snake! But what kind?
Snakes! Just thinking about snakes can strike fear into the biggest and bravest people. People are often afraid when they feel unsafe or think something is dangerous. The fear of snakes, as with any fear, can be decreased with a little bit of knowledge about our legless park reptiles. So here are a few ranger tips to help you out!
Why do I see all these bumble bees around the Visitor Center at William B. Umstead State Park?
Ranger Jessica Phillips lets you in on the buzz around the office.
Contact:
William B. Umstead State Park
8801 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27617Phone919-571-4170
Our Email william.umstead@ncparks.gov, Our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/williamumsteadstatepark/, Our Twitter Page https://twitter.com/umsteadstprk, Our Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/williamumsteadstatepark/
Latitude: 35.890500
Longitude: -78.750200
Park Hours:
The gate at the Crabtree Creek entrance will open at 7am daily as part of a pilot program to allow early access to the trails system. From March 15th through December 1st, the family campground gate will remain open an additional hour after the park closes so those campers have access in and out the park during that time.
Crabtree Creek Entrance:
November-February: 7am - 6pm
March, April, September, October: 7am - 8pm
May - August: 7am - 9pm
Closed Christmas Day
Reedy Creek Entrance:
November - February: 8:00am - 6pm
March, April, September, October: 8:00am - 8pm
May - August: 8:00am - 9pm
Closed Christmas Day
William B. Umstead main park gates are closed and locked promptly at posted closing time. No entry or exit is permitted after this time except for law enforcement or medical emergencies.
Park Office/Visitor Center
8am - 5pm
Closed Christmas Day
Exhibit Hall
Located in the Visitor Center
January - December, 9am - 4:30pm
Closed Christmas Day
Boathouse (canoe and row boat rental)
Weekends, beginning the first weekend in May through September.
Saturday & Sunday: 8:30am - 4:30pm (last boat goes out at 3:30pm).
Tent and Trailer Family Campground
Season of Operation: March 15th - December 1st