Topics Related to Land Protection and Acquisition

State Parks System Grew in Visitation, Size in 2023

The North Carolina state parks system welcomed more than 20.1 million visitors in 2023 and ended the year with a total of 262,074 acres.

Office of State Archaeology to Hold Rescheduled Town Hall Meeting in Swansboro Sept. 14

The Office of State Archaeology is holding a town hall meeting to discuss a federally funded project that will conduct survey and research at Hammocks Beach State Park.

North Carolina Woman Who Saved Jockey's Ridge To Be Featured on Highway Historical Marker

Carolista Fletcher Baum, a fearless advocate for environmental preservation, will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker for her pivotal role in safeguarding the iconic Jockey's Ridge on the Outer Banks.

N.C. Parks and Recreation Authority Approves $17.4 Million for State Parks Capital Improvement and Land Acquisition Projects Across North Carolina

The $17.4 million will fund nine capital improvements projects and six land acquisitions.

Third and final phase of acquisitions completed for Bobs Creek State Natural Area in McDowell County

Final Acquisition for Bobs Creek State Natural Area complete; made possible by Foothills Conservancy.

Morrow Mountain State Park Grows by Over 20% With Land Donation

Morrow Mountain State Parks grows by over 20% with land donation. The donation was over 1,000 acres. The donation is part of ALCOA Corporation’s Federal Energy Regulatory Commission relicensing agreement.

N.C. State Park Lands and Waters Now Total 250,000 Acres

The N.C. state parks system now includes 250,000 acres of land and water. Recent acquisitions, including 230 acres for Deep River State Trail and 300 acres for Salmon Creek State Natural Area, brought the system’s acreage up to the new total in late 2020.