Free Fishing Day! Thursday, July 4
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It’s the topic on everyone’s mind: Where do snake babies come from?
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Summer – there’s no other season that nature exists in such abundance as this, when plants and animals seem to be in a race to procreate, grow and otherwise take full advantage of the sun’s energy.
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With the traditional period for prescribed fire in western North Carolina coming to a close, it’s time to celebrate a productive season for habitat management at Lake James State Park.
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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Corn Dog – Lake James State Park’s beloved captive corn snake.
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If you haven’t seen your first snake of 2019 yet, you haven’t been paying attention.
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It doesn’t take much to realize the season is rapidly turning from Spring to Summer.
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As the veil of winter lifts from Lake James we know that people from near and far are looking forward to summertime at the lake
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Since late 2018, park visitors to the Paddy’s Creek Area have been presented with a curious pair of objects standing sentinel at the west end of the parking lot
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It’s not too early to consider a summer seasonal position at Lake James State Park.
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While we appreciate Nature during every season, it’s hard not to get excited by the first signs of spring.
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The days are getting longer. The sun is shining brighter. The ground is getting warmer. No doubt about it – snake season is upon us.
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