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North Carolina Celebrates 50th Anniversary of National Natural Landmarks

Jockeys Ridge State Park, Mount Jefferson State Natural Area, Mount Mitchell State Park, Pilot Mountain State Park, Stone Mountain State Park, William B Umstead State Park, Coastal Plain Region, Piedmont Region, Mountain Region
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.

North Carolina State Parks to Offer 'Kayaking 101' Classes with American Canoe Association, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

Carolina Beach State Park, Falls Lake State Recreation Area, Hammocks Beach State Park, Hanging Rock State Park, Jockeys Ridge State Park, Jones Lake State Park, Lake James State Park, Lake Norman State Park, Merchants Millpond State Park, Morrow Mountain State Park, Pilot Mountain State Park, Raleigh Office, Marketing and Communications, Interpretation and Education
Carolina Beach, Hammocks Beach, Hanging Rock, Jockey's Ridge, Jones Lake, Lake James, Lake Norman, Morrow Mountain, and Pilot Mountain state parks; Falls Lake State Recreation Area; and Salmon Creek State Natural Area are hosting the paddling instruction events for National Safe Boating Week 2024.

Friends of Jockey's Ridge Hires Sallie Bowman as Executive Director

Jockeys Ridge State Park
Bowman was selected by a unanimous vote of the friends group's board of directors.

Jockey's Ridge State Park Reopens Visitor Center After Expansion, Renovations

Jockeys Ridge State Park, Engineering and Construction, Interpretation and Education, Recreation Grants and Outreach
The new visitor center at Jockey's Ridge State Park offers more space and state-of-the-art additions, after a renovation that expanded its size to 6,200 square feet.

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

Jockeys Ridge State Park, Interpretation and Education, Land Protection and Acquisition
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.