RALEIGH, N.C. ( QUEEN CITY NEWS ) — All North Carolina state parks in the western part of the state, including two in the Charlotte area, are closed through at least Oct. 31, the Division of Parks and Recreation announced Wednesday.
The division is assisting with the statewide emergency and rescue efforts in western North Carolina, in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. About 30 staff have been deployed on law enforcement assignments requested through the North Carolina Emergency Operations Center.
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These parks — all west of Interstate 77 — include Chimney Rock, Crowders Mountain, Elk Knob, Gorges, Grandfather Mountain, Lake James, Lake Norman, Mount Mitchell, New River, South Mountains, and Stone Mountains state parks, as well as Mount Jefferson State Natural Area and Rendezvous Mountain.
In addition, all events and programs at all state parks have been canceled through the end of the month, with the exception of three events at eastern North Carolina parks…