This is a month-long event! Stop by any time during April to participate. Listen carefully and you may be able to hear the bygone shouts of lumberjacks hauling logs downriver at Lumber River State Park on the Coastal Science Trail. Today, it’s more likely that you’ll see paddlers and boaters floating between its quiet banks. […]
Start your day off with this easy 1.3-mile hike. This loop trail follows alongside the Dan River, past rock formations, a babbling river and beautiful meadows. Hikers can spot running cedar, a variety of mushrooms and wildlife. We will meet at the River Bluff Trailhead parking lot. This program is suitable for all ages. To register for […]
This 3.6-mile hike will take us by the gently tiered Hidden Falls and Windows Falls. It meanders down the mountain along the Indian Creek, through Rhododendron thickets and oak forest, and ends at the Dan River. We will cross the creek several times and Hanging Rock Park Road. We will meet at the Visitor Center. […]
Calling all women to get out in nature for a hike! FLANO will sponsor a Spring Hike for senior women at 10 am Wednesday, May 14, run by Julie Higgie, retired environmental educator, at Lake Norman State Park. The group will meet at the Lake Shore Trailhead off Short Leaf Drive in the park. The […]
Join Ranger McKenney on a short hike around the lake to learn about how hiking and being outdoors can not only benefit your physical health but also your mental and emotional health. All ages are welcome. Please register for the program by emailing mitchell.mckenney@ncparks.gov Photo taken by Ranger Mitchell McKenney.
Join park staff on a guided hike through the captivating ecosystems where carnivorous plants, including Venus flytraps, thrive in their natural environment. As you explore the terrain, we will share insights into the unique adaptations that allow these plants to trap and digest insects. You'll have the chance to observe the flytraps, along with other […]
Join park staff on a guided hike through the captivating ecosystems where carnivorous plants, including Venus flytraps, thrive in their natural environment. As you explore the terrain, we will share insights into the unique adaptations that allow these plants to trap and digest insects. You'll have the chance to observe the flytraps, along with other […]
Celebrate Spring with a relaxing morning hike at Medoc Mountain State Park. Learn about the native habitat and beauty of Medoc Mountain State Park by joining a park ranger for an invigorating hike. Bring bug spray, water, and wear hiking shoes. Meet at the visitor center. Registration is not required. Note that this […]
Join Ranger Maggie on a hike to Lower Cascades. We will talk about the women that made a difference in NC State Park’s history and how you can contribute to our park system. As we walk the Lower Cascades Trail (0.4 miles each way) we will stop, draw and write about some of our findings. […]
Join park staff on a guided hike through the captivating ecosystems where carnivorous plants, including Venus flytraps, thrive in their natural environment. As you explore the terrain, we will share insights into the unique adaptations that allow these plants to trap and digest insects. You'll have the chance to observe the flytraps, along with other […]