Celebrate Earth Day (a few days early) by joining a Ranger at Garden Creek Church to assist in planting a Yellow Buckey Tree. There will be a short walk to the tree planting location. Weather Permitting.
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Join a Ranger to learn about a few of the NC State Symbols. Come ready to participate in a short activity or game. Weather Permitting.
Join a Ranger to learn about our state's salamander and spring times "great salamander migration". There will be a short quarter mile walk involved along with a "salamander hike" in the woods. Come prepared with bug spray, sunscreen, and water.
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.
The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced that Michael Wood is the new park superintendent at Stone Mountain State Park in Wilkes and Alleghany counties.
All North Carolina state parks west of Interstate 77 are closed through at least Oct. 31.
Crowders Mountain, Gorges, Grandfather Mountain and Lake Norman state parks, as well as Rendezvous Mountain, will reopen at least partially on Nov. 1.
Elk Knob, Lake James, New River, and Stone Mountain state parks will reopen at least partially on Nov. 15; three parks will remain closed until further notice and face long-term closures: Chimney Rock, Mount Mitchell, and South Mountains.
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.
Become an animal detective at Stone Mountain State Park. You’ll be on the hunt for tracks, scat, and other signs that animals have left behind.