Burke and McDowell county officials toured the new Lake James State Park visitor center and Cove Bridge last month.
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The fall of 2021 is shaping up to be jam packed with things to do and see in and around the park. At the time of publication, the list included:
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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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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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Since its establishment in 1986, Lake James State Park has never undertaken projects of such magnitude as the new visitor center and pedestrian bridge at the Paddy’s Creek Area.
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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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It’s an American summertime tradition as dear as apple pie and baseball; children venturing out into backyards and open fields after the heat of the day, waiting impatiently for the evening’s magic show to begin.
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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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Lake James joined N.C. State Parks in celebrating Juneteenth this year.
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Summer thunderstorms put box turtles and other reptiles and amphibians in the mood for explorations.
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Get ready for a Creep-Crawly adventure at the Holly Discovery Trail!
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After missing a year due to the pandemic and resulting health protocols, Lake James State Park’s Paddy’s Creek Area saw more prescribed burning this spring than has ever taken place since the inception of the program during 2014.
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As the park prepares to receive visitors this summer a major septic repair at the Paddy’s Creek Area is top priority.
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The November-December newsletter told the story of Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail (F3ST) getting started.
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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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