Topics Related to Coastal Plain Region

First Day Hike

January 1, 2026, 1pm - 2:30pm
Join us at Medoc Mountain State Park for the annual First Day Hike!

Snakes

October 4, 2025, 2pm - 3pm
Join us at Jones Lake State Park for an informational program about these slithering species.

Guided Paddle

July 12, 2025, 9:30am - 11am
Join par staff on a morning canoe paddle on a Carolina Bay Lake.

StoryWalk©: Juneteenth for Mazie and Bracelet Making

June 19, 2025, 10am - 11am
Join us at Jones Lake State Park for a StoryWalk© inside the visitor center, featuring "Juneteenth for Mazie" by Floyd Cooper.

Ecoexplore Skills Session Hike- Herpetology

June 7, 2025, 2pm - 3pm

Join park staff and learn about the different herp species found at the park.

Carolina Bay Hike

May 10, 2025, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join us at Jones Lake State Park for a hike to learn about Carolina bays.

North Carolina Celebrates 50th Anniversary of National Natural Landmarks

The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced today that six division sites are celebrating their 50th anniversary as National Natural Landmarks (NNL) as designated by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Tent and RV Campsites, Shelter Closed at Medoc Mountain State Park for Renovations

The tent, trailer, and RV campsites and the picnic shelter at Medoc Mountain State Park In Halifax County were closed June 3 for at least 12 months due to construction.

State Parks Projects Awarded Over $7.6 Million from Parks and Recreation Trust Fund

The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced that the Parks and Recreation Authority has awarded over $7.6 million from the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund for state parks projects for fiscal year 2024-25.

Carolina Bay Hike

March 15, 2025, 2pm - 3pm
Join us at Jones Lake State Park for a hike to learn about Carolina bays.