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  Jones Lake State Park, a North Carolina State Park near Elizabethtown, Hope Mills
Venture to Jones Lake State Park and view one of the greatest geological mysteries of the eastern United States—the phenomenon of the Carolina bays.
The sandy beach of Jones Lake is ideal for sunbathing, and the shallow water is a swimmer's delight.
Jones Lake was known as Woodward's Lake for Samuel Woodward, a justice of the peace in the mid-1700s.
www.stateparks.com /jones_lake.html   (1167 words)

  
 S627 [Edition 2]
The tract excluded from the State Nature and Historic Preserve under this subdivision is deleted from the State Parks System in accordance with G.S. The State of North Carolina may only exchange this land for other land for the expansion of William B. Umstead State Park or sell and use the proceeds for that purpose.
State agencies and local governments that are authorized to place communications devices at the communications tower site pursuant to this subdivision may also locate at or near the communications tower site communications equipment that is necessary for the proper operation of the communications devices.
The tract excluded from the State Nature and Historic Preserve under this subdivision is deleted from the State Parks System pursuant to G.S. The State of North Carolina may only exchange this land for other land for the expansion of Eno River State Park or sell this land and use the proceeds for that purpose.
www.ncga.state.nc.us /Sessions/2003/Bills/Senate/HTML/S627v2.html   (1280 words)

  
 newsobserver.com | State Parks - 2
The newest state park has plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges, sheer rock walls and one of the greatest concentrations of rare and unique species in the East.
The lakes are part of one of the greatest geological mysteries of the eastern U.S. - the Carolina bays.
The park contains 7,936 acres of land and 115 miles of state natural and scenic waters, 81 miles of which are also designated national wild and scenic waters.
www.newsobserver.com /1148/story/398214.html   (2165 words)

  
 Singletary Lake State Park, a North Carolina State Park near Elizabethtown
Developed primarily for organized group camping, the park is comprised of 649 acres of land and a 572-acre natural lake.
During the 1945 flooding of the Cape Fear River, the state parks system cooperated with the Red Cross in disaster relief, and Singletary Lake was used as a refugee center.
Singletary Lake State Park is located in Bladen County on NC 53, 10 miles southeast of Elizabethtown and six miles east of White Lake.
www.stateparks.com /singletary_lake.html   (1172 words)

  
 Jones Lake
Jones Lake is one of the shallowest of the Bladen County lakes.
Jones Lake is a flwater lake, with the water the color of tea from the leaching plant materials was for the fl community.
Water in most bay lakes is highly acidic and dark in color due to the decomposing plant matter at the lake bottom.
org.elon.edu /geo/jones_lake.htm   (594 words)

  
 North Carolina Lodging - Lake Waccamaw State Park
The cool, tea-colored waters at first appear similar to other lakes in the area, but Lake Waccamaw is one of the most unique bodies of water in the world.
Lake Waccamaw is park property; all park rules apply.
Lake Trail: The longest trail in the park, Lake Trail begins at the visitor's center and follows the lakeshore to the Waccamaw River.
www.northcarolinalodging.net /stateParks/lake_waccamaw.html   (604 words)

  
 New York State Parks :: Jones Beach State Park
The west end of the park provides wonderful surf fishing, a boat basin and undeveloped areas that are home to a variety of migratory birds and native plants.
The park is also home to the Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center, which includes environmental displays about the seashore, educational tours and programming for all ages.
Jones Beach has a two mile boardwalk and a "Castles in the Sand" photo collection at the East Bathhouse which depicts the development of the Long Island State Park and parkway systems.
nysparks.state.ny.us /parks/info.asp?parkID=46   (254 words)

  
 State Nature and Historic Preserve Dedication Act   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
A certified copy of every resolution accepting properties in the Preserve shall be transmitted by the Secretary of State to the register of deeds in each county wherein said properties, or any part of them, are located, for filing and indexing in the grantor index.
The Council of State is hereby authorized to adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Article, including rules and regulations consistent with this Article to comport with applicable federal and State law and regulations.
The State of North Carolina may only exchange this land for other land for the expansion of William B. Umstead State Park or sell and use the proceeds for that purpose.
www.cals.ncsu.edu:8050 /wq/lpn/statutes/nc/naturehistoricpreserve.htm   (1639 words)

  
 Caesar Creek State Park
Caesar Creek State Park is highlighted by clear blue waters, scattered woodlands, meadows and steep ravines.
Water recreation on the 2,830-acre lake is the park's largest attraction.
The park area sits astride the crest of the Cincinnati Arch, a convex tilting of bedrock layers caused by an ancient upheaval.
www.dnr.state.oh.us /parks/parks/caesarck.htm   (1123 words)

  
 Claiborne Parish Lakes and Recreation Areas
Lonnie Dean is now Park Manager and is one of twelve full-time employees who oversee the upkeep of the park.
Lake Claiborne State Park - (225 State Park Road, Homer, LA 71040; 318-927-2976 or 1-888-677-2524) is located in North Louisiana, seven miles southeast of Homer on LA 146.
For swimming, a sandy beach is situated on an inlet of the lake protected from boats and water skiers.
www.claiborneone.org /lakes.html   (1504 words)

  
 Elizabethtown White Lake Chamber of Commerce
Tory Hole Battleground - This battleground is in a ravine that runs from the main street of Elizabethtown to the Cape Fear River.
White Lake - The crystal clear waters and clean white sand of the lake are perfect for all types of water sports and for this reason is known as the "Nation's Safest Beach." The lake has amusement parks, restaurants, motel, cottage, and campground accomodations, as well as permanent home sites.
A beautiful 18-hole golf course is located four miles from the lake.
www.elizabethtownwhitelake.com /placeofinterest.php   (614 words)

  
 Wildernet - Jones Lake State Park
The park's recreational activities center around Jones Lake while Salters Lake is not developed for public use.
Due to the high level of acidity in Jones Lake, there are relatively few species of fish, but yellow perch, chain pickerel, catfish, chub suckers and blue spotted sunfish exist.
Jones and Salters lakes, excluding the developed areas, are registered natural areas.
areas.wildernet.com /pages/statepark.cfm?areaID=NCSPJL   (875 words)

  
 Set-Up, Inc. Triathlon and Duathlon Productions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Jones Lake State Park is located on Hwy 242 N. From White Lake - take Hwy 701 towards Elizabethtown.
The lake which is fed by subterranean springs is crystal clear with a sand bottom — about nine feet deep out in the very middle.
The water temperature at White Lake is usually very close to the USAT threshold temperature of 78 degrees.
www.set-upinc.com /rp5/wlhalf/wlhalf.shtml   (1843 words)

  
 Sam Houston Jones State Park, Lake Charles, LA
Originally named for the Texas folk hero who traveled extensively in the western reaches of Louisiana, Sam Houston Jones was given its current name in honor of the state's 37th governor, who was instrumental in setting aside this tract of land for the public to enjoy.
Particularly interesting is the old stagecoach road, which hikers may travel to explore the park and the banks of the various tributaries to the Calcasieu River.
Sam Houston Jones State Park--(107 Sutherland Road, Lake Charles, LA 70611; 337-855-2665 or 1-888-677-7264) is located twelve miles north of Lake Charles off I-10, on LA 378 in Calcasieu Parish.
www.louisianatourguide.com /prksamhouston.htm   (848 words)

  
 Pennsylvania State Parks - Canoe Creek - PA DCNR
Canoe Creek State Park, 12 miles east of Altoona, is a modern day use facility developed during the Project 70 expansion era of state parks and was dedicated in 1979.
To reach Canoe Creek State Park, travel on US 22, until you arrive at the small village of Canoe Creek (seven miles east of Hollidaysburg), turn north on the Turkey Valley Road for one half mile to Canoe Creek Road, on the right.
Old fields, wetlands, a lake and a limestone deep mine are interspersed with deciduous woodlots, which provide excellent habitat for over 200 species of birds and mammals.
www.dcnr.state.pa.us /stateparks/parks/canoecreek.aspx   (1473 words)

  
 Eastern Boats - Seacoast Boatbuilding Dealers
Lake Jocassee, a deep lake straddling the North and South Carolina border, is a haven for trout and bass fishermen.
The recreational center of the forest is Coolidge State Park, which consists of about 500 acres in the eastern district.
Cove Lake State Park's 673 acres are situated in a beautiful mountain valley setting on the eastern edge of the Cumberland Mountains.
www.iboats.com /dealers/m/eastern_boats__seacoast_boatbuilding.html   (4212 words)

  
 State parks: Minnesota DNR
The summer edition of the Traveler also contains information on what is new at state parks, the date and activities scheduled for the state park free annual open house, a schedule of interpretive programs and special events, plus information on overnight accommodations.
To help decide which of the 72 state parks to visit, pick up a copy of the Guide to Minnesota State Parks at state parks and tourist information centers or call the DNR Information Center at (651) 296-6157 or toll free 1-888-MINNDNR (646-6367).
State Parks Mission: We will work with the people of Minnesota to provide a state park system which preserves and manages Minnesota's natural, scenic and cultural resources for present and future generations while providing appropriate recreational and educational opportunities.
www.dnr.state.mn.us /parks   (239 words)

  
 North Carolina - Horseshoe Lake/Suggs Mill Pond Game Land
Horseshoe Lake is located near other ecologically significant state-owned land including Jones Lake State Park, Bushy Lake State Natural Area, and Bladen Lakes State Forest.
The rim of the bay is characterized by pine flatwood, sandhills scrub communities, and an array of rare plants, including populations of Venus flytrap, white wicky, and threadleaf sundew.
In addition to the rare anhinga, Horseshoe Lake is home to waterfowl, American alligator, fox squirrel, pine barrens treefrog, and mammals such as fl bear and bobcat that require large expanses of land.
www.nature.org /wherewework/northamerica/states/northcarolina/preserves/art5607.html   (432 words)

  
 Bladen County Recreation
Jones Lake State Park is a state-owned lake located on NC 242, six miles from Elizabethtown and White Lake.
The park is a great place for family outings because there is a sheltered picnic area, individual tables under the trees and cooking facilities.
The park also has 4 baseball fields, a grassed volleyball court, 2 tennis courts, a basketball court, a horseshoe pitch, and a playground for children.
www.elizabethtownnc.org /recreation/bladenrec.htm   (536 words)

  
 State Parks & Reservoirs
The 1,747 acre park was established in 1932 as a memorial to Nancy Hanks.
At Lincoln State Park, CCC crews built beautiful Lake Lincoln, Lakeside shelter, the boat rental building (formerly a ranger cabin) and many trails.
A visit to Lincoln State Park is like taking a step back into time when the land was wild and Abe Lincoln was a boy.
www.in.gov /dnr/parklake/properties/park_lincoln.html   (230 words)

  
 Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Minnewaska State Park Preserve is located on Route 44/55, five miles west of the intersection of Route 299, near New Paltz, New York.
Managed by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, Minnewaska comprises approximately 12,000 acres of wild and scenic landscape on the Shawangunk ridge.
Clear streams and lakes, conglomerate cliffs, waterfalls, miles of carriageways and trails, all against a backdrop of beautiful vistas, including outstanding views of the neighboring Catskill Mountains.
home.hvc.rr.com /smhp/minne.html   (738 words)

  
 Jones Lake State Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The mission of the state parks system is to conserve and protect representative examples of the natural beauty, ecological features and recreational resources of statewide significance; to provide outdoor recreation opportunities in a safe and healthy environment; and to provide environmental education opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural heritage.
Jones Lake, the park's namesake, is about 224 acres and Salters Lake is 315 acres.
The park also includes a longleaf pine ecosystem, bay forest and a colony of federally endangered red cockaded woodpeckers.
www.eenorthcarolina.org /eecenters/centers/joneslakesp.htm   (427 words)

  
 Hiking & Walking Trails  > Attractions in & around the Cape Fear Region of the North Carolina Coast ...
The Carolina Beach State Park Visitor Center and Exhibit Hall, located by the entrance to the park, offers environmental education programs and exhibits.
The interactive maps and exhibits highlight the park's flora and fauna, but focus specifically on the carnivorous plants that are unique to their area.
The Fort Fisher State Recreation Area's Visitor Center Collection includes loggerhead and other turtle shells, seashells, taxidermy mounts of native ducks and other birds, and a variety of other natural history and science specimens.
www.capefear-nc.com /attractions/CF_hiking.shtml   (459 words)

  
 TPWD: Lake Houston State Park
History: Lake Houston State Park, 4,919.5 acres, is located in New Caney, thirty miles north of Houston, in both Harris and Montgomery Counties.
The park was purchased from Champion Paper Company in 1981 and was opened to day-use in 1992; overnight use began in 1995.
The park is situated at the confluence of Caney Creek and the East Fork of the San Jacinto River and extends northward to FM 1485.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us /park/lakehous/lakehous.htm   (822 words)

  
 Best Western North Carolina | Hotel Accomodations in Beautiful North Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
An angler’s paradise, this park is the home of Lake Phelps, a 16,600-acre natural lake; a virgin forest; and recreational facilities.
Jones Lake is one of the few remaining Carolina bay lakes, the origin of which has been the subject of speculation and debate.
Rising 110 feet, Jockey’s Ridge is the tallest active sand dune on the East Coast.
www.bestwesternnorthcarolina.com /coastparks.htm   (134 words)

  
 Archives: Story
Jones Lake State Park won't reopen by Memorial Day as originally planned, but the renovated facility should be open within a few weeks.
Jones Lake was North Carolina's first state park for fls.
The park's history as an African-American park is detailed in the new museum with a permanent photo exhibit.
www.bladenjournal.com /articles/2005/05/27/news/news11.txt   (866 words)

  
 NCDOT Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation
San-Lee Park, Umstead State Park, and Kerr Lake State Recreation Area lie along this route, providing an opportunity to incorporate activities such as swimming, fishing, hiking, and nature study into the trip.
Along the way, points of interest such as Cliffs of the Neuse State Park, the New Bern and Beaufort historic districts, and the Cedar Island Wildlife Refuge provide a glimpse of the natural and cultural diversity of the state.
You'll be able to explore areas such as Stone Mountain, Pilot Mountain and Hanging Rock State Parks, Hyco Reservoir, Kerr Lake and Lake Gaston Recreation Areas, Merchants Millpond State Park, and the Dismal Swamp and Currituck Sound areas.
www.ncdot.org /transit/bicycle/maps/maps_highways.html   (993 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Boating and sailing are permitted on the lake.
Lake Phelps is an angler’s paradise, known throughout the east for its bass fishing.
Fish populations are low due to the acidity of the lake.
www.bsaonsc.org /oa/section4.htm   (1127 words)

  
 Clear Lake State Park, Clear Lake, Iowa - A SavvyCamper Experience
Clear Lake State Park a smallish 55-acre tract, is located about two miles from downtown on the southeastern side of the lake.
The lake, however, is very green, due in large part to the agricultural fertilizer run-off over the years.
I went through the park in October a couple of years ago, and it actually seemed quite lovely when it was not so crowded.
www.savvycamper.com /exp-39.html   (713 words)

  
 Local Legacies: Celebrating Community Roots (Library of Congress)
The United States is home to a diverse population that celebrates its cultural richness and variety through local festivals, community events, and other grassroots activities.
The Local Legacies project was initiated by members of Congress and individuals across the nation to commemorate the Library of Congress Bicentennial and to celebrate America's richly diverse culture.
Congress registered almost 1,300 Local Legacies projects from all 50 states, the trusts, territories, and the District of Columbia.
www.loc.gov /folklife/roots   (282 words)

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