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FPISP

@FPIStateParks

Support group for Carolina Beach State Park and Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. Advocate. Educate. Volunteer.

 Pleasure Island, NC
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Joined June 2015
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Fire pit vs. campfire -- what's allowed under the NC burn ban? newsobserver.com/news/local/…
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As a fire continues to rage along the peak of Pilot Mountain, the state has issued a burn ban for every county. starnewsonline.com/story/new…
Pilot Mountain fire: See a map of the wildfire as NC issues statewide burn ban

Pilot Mountain fire: See a map of the wildfire as NC issues statewide burn ban

As the wildfire that broke out in Pilot Mountain State Park on Saturday continues to burn, the state has issued a burn ban. Here's what we know.

starnewsonline.com
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Fantastic hike on Sugarloaf Trail at Carolina Beach State Park. Pitcher plants, Long leaf pine trees, Cape Fear River view, Lily pond and more. ⁦@NCparks⁩ ⁦@ncculture⁩ #NCPATH
Image from Secretary Reid Wilson (@SecReidWilson)
Image from Secretary Reid Wilson (@SecReidWilson)
Image from Secretary Reid Wilson (@SecReidWilson)
Image from Secretary Reid Wilson (@SecReidWilson)
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High winds make angry ocean! At Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. ⁦@NCparks⁩ ⁦@ncculture⁩ #NCPATH
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#ncwx #scwx
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Life-threatening rip currents are possible Fri. through the weekend as #Henri passes offshore. * If you plan on visiting the beaches follow guidance from local beach officials * If you see someone in distress contact a lifeguard or 911 * Never enter the surf without flotation!
Image from NWS Wilmington, NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC)
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Carolina Beach State Park’s Sugarloaf Trail was named one of the Top 15 running spots in America, thanks to its scenic running trail and native Venus flytraps. Check out the full article from @MensJournal here: fal.cn/3gPop 📷: @royalbengalhiker
Image from Visit Carolina Beach, NC (@CarolinaBeachNC)
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It's all downhill from here on out (for temperatures that is). We have reached our climatological peak for temperatures and will now start a slow decline. #ilmwx #ncwx #scwx
Image from NWS Wilmington, NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC)
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Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day on May 8 & May 9 at Carolina Beach State Park while getting some miles in! The guided walk begins at 7:30am and lasts approximately 2 hours. More info here: ow.ly/Xjam50EHDaG
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Mount Mitchell State Park: Closed Wed. March 31 The park and trails will be closing on Wed., Mar. 31 due to an incoming winter storm. Overnight parking will not be permitted. The BRP will be closed N & S of the park. Please check the park's webpage for updates.
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Widespread severe storms remain likely across the Carolinas tomorrow. Increased threat of isolated severe storms late morning/early afternoon, mainly SE NC. Then broken line of storms move across ~3pm-8pm. #ilmwx #scwx #ncwx weather.gov/media/ilm/Latest…
Image from NWS Wilmington, NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC)
Image from NWS Wilmington, NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC)
Image from NWS Wilmington, NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC)
Image from NWS Wilmington, NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC)
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• Damaging wind gusts, tornadoes & large hail (1-2” in diameter) will all be possible with this system. A few potentially strong tornadoes (EF2 or greater) could also develop. • Storms are likely to move into western NC in the morning hours & continue east throughout the day.
Image from NC Emergency Management (@NCEmergency)
Image from NC Emergency Management (@NCEmergency)
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The bug-eating Venus flytrap just got more mysterious, after scientists discovered the plants generate magnetic fields. ow.ly/S4OX50DBK0V
Mysterious bug-eating Venus flytraps can generate a magnetic field, researchers learn

Mysterious bug-eating Venus flytraps can generate a magnetic field, researchers learn

The plants are dominated by a monstrous mouth-like growth, with spiky “teeth.”

newsobserver.com
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We had a great sneak peek of the "Safe Places" exhibition with Chris Helms, Park Superintendent, Carolina Beach State Park, pictured here by Robert Johnson's painting of Carolina Beach State Park. We can't wait for the opening this weekend! #ncstateparks #CarolinaBeachStatePark
Image from camartmuseum (@CamArtMuseum)
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FACILITIES CLOSED AT FORT FISHER STATE RECREATION AREA due to recent exposure to COVID-19 incl. restrooms. Pedestrian & 4WD beach remain open; no lifeguards will be on duty until at least Tuesday. Facilities will be cleaned & sanitized according to CDC guidelines before opening.
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Park Updates Following Hurricane Isaias; WED, Aug. 5 Fort Fisher SRA- open 8 am Weds; trails closed; 4wd beach opening may be delayed. Carolina Beach- Closed Wednesday Hammocks Beach— campground closed Goose Creek- open noon Weds Merchants Millpond- Open noon Weds. Trails closed
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Latest on #Isaias for #ncwx * Greatest impacts expected Mon eve thru Tues. * Expect HEAVY RAIN & FLASH FLOODING across central & eastern NC
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TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS CAMPGROUND CLOSURES Updated Sun 8/2 5:18 pm EST See park webpages, FB for details. Car. Beach- S,M,T Cliffs OTN- M,T Goose Creek- M,T Hammocks Beach-M,T,W Jones Lake-M,T Lake Waccamaw-M,T Lumber River- M,T Merchants Millpond-M,T Pettigrew-M,T Raven Rock- M,T
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Due to the approaching tropical storm: -Campgrounds at Hammocks Beach will be closed Sun., Aug. 2 - Wed., Aug.5. -Campgrounds at Carolina Beach State Park will be closed Sun., Aug. 2 & Mon., Aug. 3. Those with existing reservations will be contacted & issued a full refund.
Image from NC Division of Parks and Recreation (@NCparks)
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Ready for the weekend? Bring water. LOTS of water. Extreme heat is creating dangerous conditions for outdoor activity. Know the signs of heat related illness! Understanding heat related illness could save the live of a family member or friend.
Image from NC Division of Parks and Recreation (@NCparks)
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