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	Merchants Millpond State Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Merchants Millpond State Park is a state park of the U.S. state of North Carolina.
		Canoeing is one of the park's major attractions.
		Alligators live in Merchants Millpond State Park (Merchant's Millpond is the northernmost extent of the American Alligator's habitat.) Merchants Millpond State Park is located in North Carolina's Coastal Plain.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Merchants_Millpond_State_Park (134 words)

	North Carolina - Merchants Millpond State Park
		The park is home to owls, woodpeckers, and waterfowl, and breeding neotropical migrants such as northern parula, prothonotary, and yellow-throated warblers.
		The pond is bordered by a swamp forest, an old-growth beech slope, and mature mixed oak and pine stands on the uplands.
		The park entrance is located on NC 158 between the towns of Easons Crossroads and Sunbury, 4.8 miles west of the junction with US 32.
	www.nature.org /wherewework/northamerica/states/northcarolina/preserves/art5615.html (433 words)

	Camping in Sunbury - Merchants Mill Pound State Park: Sunbury, NC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Merchants Millpond State Park is simply one of North Carolina's finest tent camping destinations.
		This quiet getaway in the northeastern state is overlooked because it has neither the glamour of the ocean nor the lure of the mountains; nevertheless this coastal-plain park shines brightly.
		Park programs are held on weekends and will help inform you about this special swath of the coastal plain, which plainly, you should not miss.
	away.com /tripideas/merchants-millpond-state-park-camping-300956.html (853 words)

	Division of Parks and Recreation--Merchants Millpond State Park
		An "enchanted forest," primitive species of fish relatively unchanged over millions of years, towering bald cypress trees with massive trunks, luxuriant growths of Spanish moss—this is Merchants Millpond State Park.
		Drift along the smooth, dark surface of the millpond and savor the many sights and sounds that come alive in the stillness of the forest.
		The remarkable surroundings of Merchants Millpond State Park lend themselves to a variety of activities.
	ils.unc.edu /parkproject/visit/memi/home.html (165 words)

	Troop 500 Spring Canoe Trip - Horizon District
		This year's trip was at Merchants Millpond State Park in the coastal plains swamplands of North Carolina.
		Merchants Millpond is the quintessential spookyswampysnaky place and (therefore) our favorite canoe trip venue.
		Sadly, it was too early in the season for a performance by the famous Merchants Millpond State Park Mosquitoes Country Serenade Ensemble.
	www.boyscouts-ncac.org /pages/15160_troop_500_spring_canoe_trip.cfm (392 words)

	newsobserver.com \| State Parks - 2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		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 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.
		The 600-foot granite dome for which the park is named is among 13,747 acres that include more than 17 miles of designated trout waters and more than 16 miles of trails.
	www.newsobserver.com /1148/story/398214.html (2176 words)

	ECSU 2003 URE OMS
		Merchants Millpond State Park, one of North Carolina's rarest ecological communities, is a unique mingling of coastal pond and southern swamp forest.
		This park is home to a 760-acre millpond that is almost two centuries old.
		Merchant Millpond turns into Lassiter Swamp these bodies of water host a diverse array of animals and scenery.
	nia.ecsu.edu /ureoms2003/061303mmp.html (317 words)

	North Carolina Lodging - Merchants Millpond State Park
		Rent a canoe or bring your own; the best way to explore Merchants Millpond is by gliding across the park's placid, shallow waters.
		Here, park visitors are transported into a world of mistletoe, hanging Spanish moss and ancient cypress trees.
		Merchants Millpond is heavily infested with ticks during warm weather months; be cautious while hiking.
	www.northcarolinalodging.net /stateParks/millpond.html (777 words)

	frank harmon architect - merchants millpond
		Merchants Millpond is a Registered Natural Heritage Area that covers 1900 acres and includes the millpond and part of Lassiter Swamp.
		The Division of Parks and Recreation is charged with preserving these values and providing park experiences that promote pride in and understanding of North Carolina’s natural heritage.
		True to their mission of natural preservation, the Division of Parks and Recreation have requested that the Visitor Center be as sustainable as possible.
	www.frankharmon.com /millpond.htm (343 words)

	LEAVE CICILIZATION BEHIND FOR MAGIC AT MWERCHANTS MILLPOND
		Merchants Millpond State Park is a simple name for a magical place, where you leave civilization behind in a canoe and set up camp on an island ringed by ancient gnarled trees.
		Park pamphlets boast that you can see more in a few hours in Merchants Millpond than you could in weeks in the immense Okefenokee Swamp.
		In fact, Wyche said, the state will probably end up paying a fee to give each goose a one-way ticket to Louisiana - one of the few states that is still short on its quota of the big birds, and their poop.
	scholar.lib.vt.edu /VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1995/vp951026/10260074.htm (950 words)

	Wildernet - Merchants Millpond State Park
		Trails at the park are not accessible for wheelchairs, but parking, pathways, and restrooms at the park office and family campground are accessible.
		The state has a fairly wet climate with an average precipitation for this area averaging 48 to 52 inches (122 to 132 centimeters).
		The entire state, from the mountain to the piedmont area to the coast is rich in history and well highlighted at the parks.
	www.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaID=NCSPMD&CU_ID=127 (600 words)

	North Carolina Bicycle Route 4 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		North Carolina Bicycle Route 4, knowns as the North Line Trace, is a bicycle path that runs from east to west across North Carolina just south of the state's border with Virginia.
		The route, which is nearly 400 miles in length, reaches six state parks and several other recreation areas, including Stone Mountain State Park, Pilot Mountain State Park, Hanging Rock State Park, and Merchants Millpond State Park; Hyco Reservoir, Kerr Lake and Lake Gaston Recreation Areas; and the Dismal Swamp and Currituck Sound areas.
		This route, along with eight other bicyle routes in the state, is run by the North Carolina Department of Transportation Bicycle and Pedestrian Division.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/North_Carolina_Bicycle_Route_4 (161 words)

	Merchants Millpond State Park, a North Carolina State Park near Ahoskie, Chesapeake, Franklin, Virginia Beach
		In the early 1700s, Hunters Millpond was built at the head of Bennetts Creek to provide a means of processing and marketing regional produce.
		Educational materials about Merchants Millpond State Park have been developed for grades 4-6 and are correlated to North Carolina's competency-based curriculum in science, social studies, mathematics and English/language arts.
		Merchants Millpond is located in northeastern North Carolina in Gates County near the community of Gatesville.
	www.stateparks.com /merchants_millpond.html (1268 words)

	Merchants Millpond State Park - Gates County ...
		In the 1960's, A. Coleman of Moyock, NC, purchased the property and later donated 919 acres, including the millpond, to the state.
		The park is located in northeastern North Carolina near the community of Gatesville.
		Drift idly along the smooth, dark surface of the millpond and savor the many sights and sounds that come alive in the stillness of the forest.
	www.albemarle-nc.com /gates/millpond.htm (756 words)

	Merchants Millpond State Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		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.
		Location: Merchants Millpond is located in Gates County and may be reached from US 158, NC 32 and NC 37.
		The park is approximately 30 miles from the cities of Ahoskie, Elizabeth City and Edenton, North Carolina and from Suffolk, Virginia.
	www.eenorthcarolina.org /eecenters/centers/merchantsmillpondsp.htm (365 words)

	Daytrippin \| Insiders' Guide® North Carolina's Outer Banks, 26th Edition
		Both Merchants Millpond and the adjoining Lassiter Swamp, about a two-hour paddle away, have miles of water trails well-marked by brightly colored buoys.
		Merchants Millpond State Park's new entrance includes a picnic area with a shelter, tables, and a bathroom.
		Parking is available at the well-marked Milltail Road paved lot or at the end of the dirt Buffalo City Road off US 64.
	www.insiders.com /outerbanks/main-daytrippin2.htm (2804 words)

	Merchants Millpond State Park, N.C., Or, Perfection As Beauty & Magic; Also, Bennetts Creek, Gates County, N.C.
		Merchants Mill Pond State Park in Gates County in extreme northeastern North Carolina is one of those rare places.
		Literally close to the middle of nowhere, getting to Merchants Millpond is a chore for most people (it's a 4-1/2 hour drive from Raleigh, for example), but it's a trip well worth the trouble.
		As we were going to launch that chilly spring early morning, before the park officially opened for business that day (which is okay, BTW), Jesse noticed a tiny, little 3"-4" baby water moccasin lying on the bank near us, a bulge in its stomach from having recently eaten.
	hkentcraig.com /CT12.html (767 words)

	TimesDispatch.com \| Gators are just over the border (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The beast greeted us with a toothy smile as it sunned itself on a log amid cypress trees and Spanish moss in Merchants Millpond State Park near Gatesville, N.C. We called him Millard and admired him from the canoe we rented at the park.
		Merchants Millpond lies about 110 miles southeast of Richmond, an easy day trip.
		Millpond rangers ask that people give the gators a wide berth, for the sake of both species.
	www.timesdispatch.com /servlet/Satellite?pagename=RTD/MGArticle/RTD_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1031782792034&path=!health!healthology&s=1045855935235 (913 words)

	PARK PROJECTS APPROVED (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Funding for these projects was provided by $10 million earmarked for state parks in the 1995-96 state budget.
		This year we dedicated the deed-stamp transfer funds for state parks and the Natural Heritage Trust Fund, something I had sought to accomplish since the 1980s.
		During the investigative phase of this project, the state is required to pay impact and review fees to Nags Head, and is also required to provide a six-inch water main and a fire hydrant to a central park location.
	scholar.lib.vt.edu /VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1995/vp950930/09300320.htm (308 words)

	Merchants Millpond State Park - NC
		After checking in with the park ranger and packing our boats we turned our trusty GPS units on and headed into the dark waters of the millpond.
		One section of the millpond was covered with lily pads that made paddling difficult but boy was it an awesome sight.
		Another trek into the millpond looking for wildlife turned up more turtles but nothing else and soon it was time to head for home.
	www.paddling.net /places/showReport.html?546 (706 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)

	KayakGuide.com - Merchants Millpond State Park, NC, USA
		Merchants Millpond is in NE North Carolina, and is formed by the damming of Bennet's Creek, right where the boat ramp is. I have no idea what the history of the place is, but geologically it is supposed to be an extension of The Great Dismal Swamp, to the NE.
		One of the nifty things about Merchants Millpond is that if you want to paddle in the shade, you can.
		At times it was pretty near deserted, but the parking lot was full, and the rental canoes were just about all rented out.
	www.kayakguide.com /Merchant.htm (1001 words)

	Wildernet - North Carolina State Parks
		Gorges State Park is one of the newest parks as of 1999 with incredibly interesting habitat created by the temperate rain forest environment.
		Stone Mountain State Park is one of the most popular parks easily accessed off the Blue Ridge Parkway offering mountain climbing and viewing gorgeous waterfalls.
		North Carolina is proud of its State Parks and it shows.
	www.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaID=NCSP&CU_ID=127 (482 words)

	Merchants Millpond State Park - Things To Do (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Merchants Millpond State Park offers a variety of accessible facilities.
		The park also offers an accessible campsite and picnic tables.
		The interpretation and education trailer is accessible, and accessible restrooms, picnic tables and parking spaces are also available.
	www.cloudwalkersbasecamp.com /merchants_things_to_do.html (643 words)

	North Carolina Coastal Paddle Trails
		Merchants Millpond Trail is located on the 760 acre millpond at Merchants Millpond State Park.
		Two trails are marked on the millpond, leading to the canoe-in family and group campsites.
		For additional information on this trail and park information contact Merchants Millpond State Park at (252) 357-1191 or visit the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation website at: http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ncparks.html.
	www.ncsu.edu /paddletrails/albemarle/a1.html (175 words)

	North Carolina - Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and State Natural Area
		Now reduced to about 166 square miles, it is still one of the largest protected swamp wildernesses in the eastern United States.
		The bulk of the swamp, 82,000 acres, is in Virginia, with about 38,000 acres in North Carolina.
		The center is approximately three miles south of the North Carolina-Virginia state line on US 17.
	www.nature.org /wherewework/northamerica/states/northcarolina/preserves/art5602.html (497 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The best way around the 3,000-acre park is by canoe, paddling 2.5 miles across the pond, up Bennetts Creek and into Lassiter Swamp where thousand-year-old virgin bald cypress and tupelo gum grow.
		Fisherman have reported alligator in Merchant Millpond, but any splashing we heard was from turtles caught sunning themselves on logs.
		It was another reminder that fall is the best time to visit Merchants Millpond.
	www.burnhamink.com /files/Merchants_millp.doc (521 words)

	Pictures of A grove of Cypress and Gum trees grows in Merchants Millpond State Park, Gatesville, North Carolina. - ...
		Pictures of A grove of Cypress and Gum trees grows in Merchants Millpond State Park, Gatesville, North Carolina.
		A grove of Cypress and Gum trees grows in Merchants Millpond State Park, Gatesville, North Carolina.
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	www.fotosearch.com /STK004/rwc1378 (250 words)

	Gates County Historical Society Spring 2003 Newsletter Online
		In the 1960's A. Coleman of Moyock purchased the property and later donated 919 acres, including the millpond, to the state.
		Park Activities: A variety of outdoor activities may be enjoyed at the millpond such as camping, fishing, hiking, and canoeing.
		Many species of plant life exists in the park, and the park supports an abundance of animal life, as well.
	www.throughwire.net /gchs/fall2003nl.htm (2112 words)

	DogFriendly.com's Travel Guide: Merchants Millpond State Park
		Called an "Enchanted Forest" as a result of the mingling of coastal pond and southern swamp forest, this is one of the rarest ecological communities in the state.
		The park offers a wide variety of recreational and educational pursuits.
		Please be aware of local Breed-Specific Laws that may be in place where you are visiting.
	www.dogfriendly.com /server/travel/uscities/guides/us/FOLDERnc/usonlinenc3571191me.shtml (267 words)

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