We are hiring park attendants, lifeguards, concessions staff, and naturalists for summer 2024.
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The Friends of Lake James State Park wishes to formally congratulate Ranger Jennifer Hughes on her recent commissioning as a Special Peace Officer for the State of North Carolina.
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Change is inevitable. Here at Lake James State Park, visitors have gotten used to seeing several familiar faces amongst the ranger staff for much of the last decade.
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Mi nombre es Heriberto Irizarry Camacho. Tengo 39 años. Soy de Lajas, Puerto Rico.
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The visitor center at Lake James State Park is officially open to the public following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, held March 10.
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An abundance of green, succulent, edible life will soon emerge from the ground as the clouds give way to sunshine and the earth warms in the early spring.
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The wheels of government are slow to turn, especially for anyone waiting for their approval to be commissioned as a Special Peace Officer in the state of North Carolina.
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I like sleeping. It’s one of those activities I wish I could do more of, but I never seem to get around to.
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Previously in Clay’s Corner we’ve discussed the fact that we are our own first responders. Because each of us will occasionally face threats that are immediate, we should take the steps necessary to protect ourselves.
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For the past two years I have had the honor and fun of introducing readers to recipes I felt may enrich their camping experience.
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VIPs visit Lake James State Park.
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The ranger ranks at Lake James State Park have grown, thanks to the recent hire of Robert Townsend.
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This recipe can be done with basically anything rolled up into the fatty. Find your ownflavors to play around with and enjoy! Smoke the sausage log for the ultimate experience.
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There’s no harder working crew in North Carolina State Parks than the maintenance mechanics at Lake James State Park.
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While operating state park is a complicated choreography of maintenance technicians, rangers, seasonal employees and volunteers, much of the work happens out of sight of the public eye.
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Rangers patrol some part of Lake James State Park’s 4,000 acres 365 days a year and on into the night on many occasions.
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Chief among your rangers’ responsibilities here at the state park is providing you with valuable recreational and educational opportunities.
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Your park rangers are gearing up to offer a full slate of environmental interpretive and educational programs as soon as health and safety protocols will allow.
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There are some lucky North Carolina residents that are fortunate to live near one of the state’s 41 parks, recreation, or natural areas.
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