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North Carolina park officials announced a number of parks across the state have closed in the wake of Helene's aftermath. The closure includes all state parks west of Interstate 77.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AXIOS) - Multiple state parks across western North Carolina were reopening, at least partially, on Nov. 1. State parks west of I-77 have been closed for weeks due to Hurricane ...
Several state parks across central North Carolina will be closed due to the flooding damage caused by Tropical Depression Chantal and additional possible flood conditions due to continued rain. The ...
Nearly two months after Tropical Storm Helene damaged roads and trails across Western North Carolina, multiple state parks remain closed. Park officials are still working to clear some of the ...
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Visitation at North Carolina state parks and recreation areas once again eclipsed 20 million people in 2023. See which Triad park was one of six in the state to top 1 million visitors.
Southern Living named an Asheville-adjacent park the best of North Carolina’s 41 state parks. But there are some winners closer to the Triangle.
North Carolina State Parks. Episode 37 | 26m 53s Video has Closed Captions | CC. Discover the stories behind three of North Carolina’s state parks. Aired 09/21/2022 ...
A spokesperson for the North Carolina State Parks and Recreation Department said five parks will start welcoming visitors again starting on Friday, Nov. 1. These five parks are all reopening for ...
Southern Living named an Asheville-adjacent park the best of North Carolina’s 41 state parks. But there are some winners closer to the Triangle.