OCTOBER AT MAYO RIVER STATE PARK

S’mores! – Saturday, October 1 – 6:00pm to 7:30pm - Come out and celebrate North Carolina State Park’s CENTENNIAL YEAR by making s’mores with the park ranger! A short history of state parks will be presented just before making the treats, in anticipation of the next 100 s’more park years. The program will be held at the picnic area. S’more ingredients will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own for extras if you like. Bring your own water to wash it down.
 
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION – Saturday, October 8 – 8am to 7:00pm
JOIN US TO HELP CELEBRATE THE 100^th ANNIVERSARY OF THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE PARK SYSTEM! Mayo River State Park is planning an all-day event. Some of the planned special activities include: FISHING in our ponds. A license-exempt day for all, plus a fishing derby with prizes, and a special stocking of catfish just for the event provided by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. A MAYO RIVER CLEAN-UP where volunteers can float the river to collect trash.  REMARKS by park representatives as well as invited local and state officials. An OLD MAYO PARK REUNION for folks who frequented the former Mayo Park back in the day, including displays depicting the history of the park. Please bring your mementos and memories to share. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS include several food choices benefiting the FRIENDS OF MAYO RIVER STATE PARK and other local organizations, bluegrass bands, educational exhibits and displays, and history of other state parks across North Carolina. ALSO visions/plans for Mayo River State Park as we step into the next century of managing our states most significant and wonderful natural features. Weather permitting, a HOT AIR BALLOON will be on hand to ascend above Mayo Mountain Access for a beautiful aerial view. OTHER ACTIVITIES may be added as plans continue to form.
 
BECOME A JUNIOR RANGER! - Saturday, October 15 – 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Do you have a child interested in the outdoors or who wonders “what do park rangers do?” Bring them to Mayo River State Park to become a Junior Ranger. The program is designed for kids ages 6 to 12. Participants will get to work through several requirements to earn a Junior Ranger patch, while learning more about the people who work for state parks.
 
OWL PROWL – Saturday, October 29 – 5:30pm to 7:00pm - Who’s out at night? Owls, that’s who!! Join us at Mayo River State Park as we go on a prowl to learn more about the mysterious birds of the night. Meet at the park office at 5:30pm.
 
For more information on these and other free programs at MAYO RIVER STATE PARK, call 336-427-2530. Or visit www.ncstateparks.gov and click on Visit A Park, Find A Park, scroll to Mayo River and click Events & Programs. Meet-up location for all programs is at MAYO MOUNTAIN ACCESS, 500 OLD MAYO PARK ROAD, MAYODAN, NC 27027