Saturday, October 19, 2019 – 8am Join us for a beautiful Trail Run along the banks of the Haw River to benefit Special Olympics of Alamance County. This out and back course will give you a tour of the Sellers Falls section of the Haw River and Mountains-to-Sea Trail. The run will start and end in Red… Haw River Trail Run Benefiting Special Olympics Alamance County
Cane Creek Mountains Land Acquisition
Alamance Parks Acquires Land to Expand Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area Alamance Parks has acquired a third land tract in the Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area. The Henderson-Dixon-Steele tract totals 152.5 acres bringing the total land acquired for the natural area to approximately 620 acres. This property once hosted the Pioneer Camp, a popular summer… Cane Creek Mountains Land Acquisition
Trout at Cedarock
The question we are asked most this time of year is “When will the trout arrive?”. We are happy to announce that the pond is stocked and ready for fishing! There are approximately 1,300 lbs of trout, ranging from 2-5 pounds each. Each year the trout arrive in late November/early December once the water is… Trout at Cedarock
Fall Foliage
Fall is a wonderful time to visit the parks! The weather is crisp and cool and the changing leaves create beautiful scenery and photo opportunities. We encourage you to enjoy one of the many trails and outdoor recreation opportunities at Cedarock Park, the Pleasant Grove and Eli Whitney Community Centers, and along the Haw River Trail. Capture… Fall Foliage
Farm to Table 2018
On September 24-25, Cedarock Park welcomed approximately 900 area students for the annual Farm-to-Table Program. This event is sponsored by the Alamance County Agri-Business Committee and is a unique opportunity for students to learn about agriculture in Alamance County at no charge to the students. 4th-graders from all over Alamance County came to Cedarock Park for… Farm to Table 2018
Wildlife Discoveries at Alamance Parks
One of the great things about our parks is the variety of wildlife we encounter. The photo above to the left is a mantis observed at Saxapahaw Island Park. The honey bee hive to the right was discovered at the Pleasant Grove Community Center. Honey bee colonies have been on the decline in recent years,… Wildlife Discoveries at Alamance Parks
Civil War Trail Alamance County
The Civil War Trails is a historic preservation organization based in Virginia, which works with communities in numerous states including North Carolina to help preserve the heritage of the American Civil War. This past month, the Civil War Trails organization began overhauling longstanding and worn Civil War Trail interpretive markers across numerous states, which designate… Civil War Trail Alamance County
The Phenomenon of Fall Color
People worldwide enjoy the changing colors of tree leaves in autumn. Not only are the colors spectacular, but they herald the onset of cool crisp weather and fun fall activities. Brilliant yellows, oranges, and reds draw tourists from all over to areas known for fall foliage, such as New England, the NC Mountains, and much… The Phenomenon of Fall Color
HRT Art Series Reveal
The Haw River Trail is excited to announce custom silk screen art prints capturing the beauty of the Trail. The HRT plans to offer a series of pieces showcasing the natural history and culture of the Haw River. A huge thank you to local artists and Haw River Trail supporters Ron Rozzelle and Rosa Patton for sharing… HRT Art Series Reveal
Preserving Our Heritage Festival
On August 27th from 10:00am to 4:00pm we will send off summer with our annual Preserving Our Heritage Festival. Join us at the Cedarock Historical Farm. Bring chairs or a blanket and enjoy live bluegrass music by Smokey Hollow; view demonstrations of old-time crafts and skills such as beekeeping and canning (vendors often have their… Preserving Our Heritage Festival