Over the course of the summer a tremendous amount of behind-the-scenes work goes into making Lake James State Park presentable for the multitudes of visitors here to have outdoors fun.
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Lake James State Park welcomed Ranger Kevin Bischof to the staff in early September, 2013. Kevin joined the North Carolina Division Parks and Recreation almost seven years ago as a journey ranger at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area.
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Darrin Oliver is one of those behind-the-scenes heroes who keep things running smoothly. His official position title is Maintenance Mechanic II, signifying a level of expertise that rivals professional tradesmen in the fields of electricity and plumbing.
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Anyone who has called the park office during the last three years knows the steady, radio-quality voice of Russell Buff – part-time office assistant extraordinaire.
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During 2012, rangers at Lake James State Park issued 21 citations for 21 charges within the park boundary, including;
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It may be hard to remember how the seasons progress from year to year, but Spring 2013 is about two weeks behind schedule. How do we know?
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Spring is here! Spring is here! You can practically see the season turning right before your eyes. The hardwood trees are budding and the forests are ringing with the sounds of songbirds returning from their winter vacation in the tropics.
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Lace up your running shoes, put some grease on your bicycle chain and make sure your swim suitstill fits; it’s time for the fourth annual McDowell Trails Association Triathlon, May 18.
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As an exciting way to showcase the beauty of Lake James State Park, the Friends group is sponsoring a month- ly photo contest. The competition is free and open to everyone with a camera and a creative eye.
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ANDREW CARSWELL Meet Andrew Carswell; the newest permanent staff member at Lake James State Park.
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Looking for the most up to date information about the North Carolina State Parks? If you haven’t yet checked out our new NC State Parks blog, you should. It’s here:http://ncstateparks.wordpress.com
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