earning about Lake James State Park can seem like a Herculian task.
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It’s hard to get excited about trees during summer.
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As we enter the busiest season of the year at Lake James State Park, it’s a good time to soak up the last few days of spring before diving into summer.
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The world of the beetle doesn’t end where the land meets the water
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The season of the great migration is upon us and the birdwatchers are cleaning their binoculars, waterproofing their hiking boots and studying their field guides in preparation.
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Without the marvel of modern air conditioning or the uniquely human ability to sweat, the animals of the forest must adjust their periods of activity to avoid the heat of summer.
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Summer thunderstorms put box turtles and other reptiles and amphibians in the mood for explorations.
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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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In our last article, we looked at the unprecedented diversity and ecological functions beetles provide to the rest of us living here on Earth.
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As we near the busiest season of the year at Lake James State Park, it’s a good time to soak up the last few days of spring before diving into summer.
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The signs of spring are everywhere as Lake James State Park shrugs off the cold, dark days of winter and plants and animals emerge to greet the warming sun.
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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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Beetles, the most important organisms on Earth?
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A new year means a new opportunity to learn about the natural world around us. For more than a decade, North Carolina State Parks has dedicated an annual campaign to some fascinating group of critters, plants or natural process and given it “Year of …” status. Welcome to 2021, Year of the Beetle.
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If there’s one constant everyone can rely on it is Nature’s unwavering march through the seasons.
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While the calendar might suggest the year is coming to an end, the plants and animals we share Lake James and the surrounding landscape with have no concept of such things.
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Sure, summer is turning to fall and fall means cooler temperatures, shorter days and fewer snakes, right?
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There’s no doubt, fall is a great time to view wildlife at Lake James State Park and the surrounding countryside.
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Concluding N.C. State Parks’ Year of the Spider, the last group of spiders we will explore are the trapdoor spiders. These members of the Ctenizidae family get their name from the “doors” they construct to cover their burrows.
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The holiday season is upon us, but don’t forget to visit Lake James State Park in the midst of all the hustle and bustle. Late fall and early winter are fantastic seasons to hike the trails in search of flora and fauna.
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