N.C. Parks and Recreation has selected Steve Rogers as the next superintendent for the Dare County destination featuring the tallest living sand dune system on the Atlantic coast.
N.C. State Parks and Recreation
State wildlife commission seeks turtle tally volunteers
The annual spring Terrapin Tally, which is headed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, relies on volunteers to spot and document the little aquatic turtles in marshes, estuaries and tidal creeks along the southern North Carolina coast.
Hammocks group to hold NC Teachers Association program
The Friends of Hammocks Beach and Bear Island group is hosting an event Saturday that celebrates the North Carolina Teacher’s Association, the only organization for African American educators in the state.
CRC votes on language, again, to protect Jockey’s Ridge
The Coastal Resources Commission during its regular meeting last week voted on proposed language that changes the “Description” of Jockey’s Ridge to the “Designation” in an attempt to satisfy the most recent Rules Review Commission’s objection.
Take a hike Saturday to celebrate National Trails Day
There are trails across the state one can hike as part of National Trails Day, observed annually the first Saturday of June.
NC Trails Program announces grants for trail projects
Grants through the state’s Recreational Trails Program support greenways and trails for hikers, bikers, paddlers, equestrians and off-road vehicle operators.
Dismal Swamp State Park receives funds for storage facility
The state park in Camden County is being awarded $600,000 for a building to store maintenance equipment.
Parks officials cancel most events as disaster still unfolds
Operations scale back to allow staff to continue assisting with the statewide emergency and rescue efforts in Western North Carolina.
Park projects in 3 coastal counties chosen for state grants
Of the nearly $18 million in grants being awarded through the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, about $1.5 million will go to efforts in Chowan, Hyde and Brunswick counties.
State outdoor recreation plan online survey closes Sept. 30
The online survey is to help the state guide its comprehensive outdoor recreation plan that must be updated every five years.
2 Outer Banks sites celebrate 50 years as national landmarks
Nags Head Woods Preserve and Jockey’s Ridge State Park are among the six North Carolina sites celebrating in 2024 50 years of National Natural Landmarks designation.
Most coastal state parks report visitor growth in 2023
North Carolina State Parks recently announced that attendance grew by 4% statewide last year, with most of the nine sites on the coast contributing to that growth.
State Parks to ring in new year with First Day Hikes for all
More than 50 ranger-led First Day Hikes of varying degrees of length and difficultly are planned for New Year’s Day across the state, including here on the coast.
Crystal Lloyd new Carolina Beach State Park superintendent
The former superintendent at Falls Lake State Recreation Area in Durham and Wake counties fills the role after longtime superintendent Chris Helms’ retirement in April.
Brian Strong Named Director of North Carolina State Parks
Currently acting director, Strong has been with the Division of Parks and Recreation since 2000 and has served in various roles.
State cultural sites policy encourages use of native plants
The policy, effective July 1, is to help the department meet its mission of protecting the state’s natural heritage, officials said in the announcement.
