by Bob | May 13, 2019 | Blog, NC State Park News | 0 Comments

For the first time in some time, our ranger complement is at full staff. In 2018, we were so grateful to welcome three new key members to the Park staff with Superintendent McGraw and Rangers Coburn and Willcox joining. This year, Advanced Ranger Skyler Hill has...

by Katie S | July 31, 2018 | Blog, Events | 0 Comments

While it's been almost a year since that out-of-this-world experience, we can't help but look back at the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse and remember such special times with a growing community. The Friends of State Parks led this project that highlights our...

by Andi S | December 11, 2017 | Blog | 0 Comments

  We are thrilled to announce that we installed a MicroEye Interactive Microscope at Gorges State Park! These microscopes are incredible! Here are a few details from the MicroEye website: Providing magnifications similar to that of a stereomicroscope (2x - 40x),...

by Katie S | May 31, 2016 | Blog, Hiking Tips, Visitors Trips | 0 Comments

This time of year in Western North Carolina sees thousands of visitors every weekend. From dropping kids off at summer camp to girls’ weekends and college reunions, you can be sure to meet someone new every time you turn around. Between Asheville, Hendersonville,...