Topics Related to Operations

Gorges State Park Campground to Temporarily Close

The campground at Gorges State Park will be closed through at least November 16 due to black bear activity in the area.

State Parks Prescribed Burner of the Year Awarded to Ranger Anderson, Carolina Beach State Park Staff

The annual award was presented at the North Carolina Prescribed Fire Council annual conference in Wilmington.

Nealson Joins Stanley to Lead Kerr Lake State Recreation Area

Keith Nealson has been named a park superintendent at Kerr Lake State Recreation Area in Vance and Warren counties.

State Parks Announces Recent Additions to Operations Staff

Two state parks veterans were promoted, and a new staff member has joined the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation's operations section. Kristen Woodruff has been named as the parks chief ranger and John Privette as the law enforcement specialist, while the division recently welcomed Jenn Steele as the safety consultant.

Nature's Trailblazers: The Powerful Impact of the North Carolina State Parks Internship Program

Interns are making the most of their internship experience at the NC Division of Parks and Recreation.

Rare Roseate Spoonbill Spotted at Lake Norman State Park

This July, we have an exciting new visitor at Lake Norman State Park!

Amanda Lasley Named Superintendent at South Mountains State Park

Amanda Lasley, a veteran park ranger, has been named superintendent of South Mountains State Park in Burke County, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. Lasley takes the helm after longtime superintendent Jonathan Griffith retired earlier this year.

Tracy Minton Named Superintendent at New River State Park

Tracy Minton, the longtime superintendent at Elk Knob State Park, has been named superintendent of New River State Park in neighboring Alleghany and Ashe counties, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.

North Carolina State Parks Commemorates Juneteenth by Honoring Former Jones Lake State Park Superintendent

The Juneteenth 2023 celebration at Jones Lake State Park celebrated Dewitt Powell, the first Black superintendent of the park.

‘Kayaking 101’ Instruction to be Offered by North Carolina State Parks, American Canoe Association, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

Several North Carolina state parks, in partnership with the North Carolina chapter of the American Canoe Association (ACA) and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, will offer low-cost kayaking instruction at state parks statewide Saturday, May 20.