Here Fishy, Fishy
On this episode, we examine how fish are unique to the animal world, we talk about some program activities that you can try out in your free time, and teach you how to catch some fish on your next park adventure!
Park News
Park Maps and Brochures:
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, May 3, 2018 - 9:00am
Friday, May 11, 2018 - 3:00pm
Friday, May 18, 2018 - 11:00am
Crabtree Picnic Area Bathrooms are Closed
Due to a water leak the Crabtree picnic area bathrooms are closed temporarily. We are working to fix the leak as quick as possible.
Posted on: Wednesday, April 4, 2018 - 10:16amPark 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.
Night Sounds; A hikers and campers guide to nature's nightlife
On the Ask a Ranger Podcast this month, we are going on a virtual hike and answering the question of “What’s that noise!?” The sounds that we hear around us in the forest always evoke curiosity and wonder, but sometimes the sounds at night can add a bit of wariness. To help dispel some of the worry, let’s dissect the night and learn a little about nature’s nightlife. To hear the sounds for each animal, click on this link and listen to our Ask a Ranger Podcast:
Winter Wonderland
Ranger Crystal braved the brisk Falls Lake State Recreation Area winter to interview some of our animal pals and find out how they survive a North Carolina winter. You can listen in to this podcast interview here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/115062/613326-winter-wonderland.
In the following Ask a Ranger article, we offer you a fun biography of each of the winter pals Ranger Crystal interviewed.
Campfire Ready Ghost Stories
Click on this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/115062/574422-campfire-ready-ghost-stories to listen to campfire ready ghost stories! If you would rather read them allowed to your friends and family yourself this article is for you!
Why Spiders are Awesome!
Join us for our "Why Spiders are Awesome" podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/115062/602168-nc-state-parks-year-of-the-spider-2017 the celebrate the final month of the Year of the Spider for North Carolina State Parks. After you listen, enjoy our regional Educational Specialist Ranger Brian Bockhahn's final thoughts about why he thinks spiders are so amazing!
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