NORTH CAROLINA, USA — North Carolina’s national parks have been impacted by recent layoffs within the National Park Service (NPS), with multiple sites experiencing cuts to probationary employees.

The Division of Parks and Recreation is assisting with statewide emergency and rescue efforts in Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene,” the division announced on Oct. 2.

Nearly two months after Tropical Storm Helene damaged roads and trails across Western North Carolina, multiple state parks remain closed. Park officials are still working to clear some of the ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Governor Roy Cooper announced $17.9 million in grants to fund 46 local parks and recreation projects across the state through the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund.