Topics Related to Recreation

New State Law Provides Free State Parks Annual Passes for Veterans with Disabilities

Veterans with service-related disabilities are now eligible to apply to receive a free Annual Pass to North Carolina State Parks.

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.

N.C. State Parks Division Announces 'Complete the Trails' Program Grants for Land Acquisition Projects

The Division awarded more than $3 million in grants for 13 projects for state trails.

N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation Seeks Public Input on Pisgah View State Park Master Plan

The Division is hosting a series of public information meetings to seek public input on the future of North Carolina's newest state 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.

Gorges State Park Opens 13-Acre Family Campground

The campground at Gorges State Park will have five camper cabins, 14 campsites, and 16 tent campsites, along with a modern bathhouse.

Rabe Family Donates New Observation Deck at Morrow Mountain State Park

Thanks to a generous donation from the late Tom Rabe, his wife Jean and the Rabe family, a new 1,000 square foot observation deck is now open on top of Morrow Mountain.

Get On The PATH To Health and Wellbeing at N.C. Parks, Museums and Historic Sites

The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is launching a new online campaign to encourage North Carolinians to get moving and get outside.