If one could name a fish that swims in Lake James and is more beloved than the walleye, it would be the smallmouth bass.
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With the threat of frost now long past, it’s time for the growing season to kick into high gear. Trees have leafed out for the most part; just in time to provide shade during the heat of summer.
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The eagles of Lake James have been frequenting the Paddy’s Creek Area during the past month and many park visitors have been telling us about up-close encounters with these magnificent birds of prey.
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If you’ve ever seen a walleye, the first things you will notice are its long, torpedo-shaped body and its teeth.
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After a winter of extremes, it’s reassuring to see the return of spring as it takes hold across the land.
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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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Continuing with the Year of the Spider, the next spider spotlight shines on the crab spiders. These members of the Philodromidae and Thomisidae family get their name from their crab-like appearance. Female crab spiders, like other spider species, are larger than their male counterparts.
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As summer draws to a close, cooler overnight temperatures and timely weather fronts from the northwest are a harbinger of the days ahead.
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While certain venomous spider species drive arachnophobia, some do so by sheer size. As the Year of the Spider spins on, we focus on some of the largest species in North Carolina; the nursery web or fishing spiders.
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While the effects of summer put most park visitors into a swimming beach state of mind, folks with an eye for nature know it’s never too hot to enjoy the fauna and flora at Lake James State Park.
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Spinning on to our next group of spiders for the Year of the Spider is the orbweavers. From their physical characteristics to their webs, orbweavers are some of the most recognizable spiders in the woods.
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The frantic business of raising babies is evident everywhere you look this time of year. From fish to salamanders to birds to bears; all energy is focused on propagating the species.
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