Goose Creek State Park Calendar of Events for June, 2015 | Eastern North Carolina Now

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      Saturday, June 6, 2015       National Trails Day       2:00 pm

    Celebrate National Trails Day with a ¾ mile hike along the Ivey Gut Trail. Bring water and bug spray. Meet in the campground parking lot at the entrance to the campground.


      Tuesday, June 9, 2015       National Trails Day       10:00 am

The ragged shores of the Pamlico River at Goose Creek State Park: Above.     photo by Stan Deatherage     Click image to expand.

    We will discuss the industry that shaped the Southeastern US from colonial times up until the early 1900s, see what our area looked like before this industry, while it was happening, and the results that we are left with now. Meet in the visitor center.


      Saturday, June 13, 2015       National Get Outdoors Day       10:00 am

    Celebrate “National Get Outdoors Day” with Goose Creek State Park. We are offering a short half-mile hike that goes through a beautiful pine forest and along the gorgeous Pamlico River. After the hike we encourage you to enjoy the park even more by packing a picnic lunch, grilling, swimming at our swim beach or even exploring more of our diverse and beautiful hiking trails. Please meet in the last parking lot.


      Saturday, June 20, 2015       Black Bears       2:00 pm

    Meet at the visitor center for a power point presentation about North Carolina’s native bear.


      Sunday, June 21, 2015       Discovery Room       2:00 pm

    Bring the family out to see examples of many of the mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds that live in the different habitats at Goose Creek State Park. Afterwards, feel free to hike the Palmetto Boardwalk and try to spot some of the animals you’ve seen. Meet in the visitor center.


    Contact:

     Vanessa Fischer

       Goose Greek State Park

       2190 Camp Leach Road
       Washington, NC 27889

       Phone: (252) 923-2191  •  vanessa.fischer@ncparks.gov