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Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park
Travel around the world in 80 minutes! Discover the world’s largest collection of rare and endangered waterfowl at Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park in Scotland Neck. Once a private waterfowl breeding facility, Sylvan Heights gives visitors the opportunity to see over 1500 birds, especially ducks, geese & swans, from more than 170 different species, some of the rarest and most endangered in the world like the White-Winged Wood Duck from Sumatra.
Visitors of all ages and interests can walk-through six continentally-themed aviaries, including a multi-national aviary, experiencing the diverse beauty, color and sound of these creatures. Sylvan Heights also features other exotic birds such as crane, parrot, macaw, brush turkey, cockatoo, kookaburra, pheasant & currasow. A brand-new flamingo exhibit has just opened, featuring Chilean and Lesser Flamingoes, many of which were raised on-site. There is a beautiful boardwalk across a natural wetland, and future plans include the construction of a handicapped accessible tree house.
Sylvan Heights offers regularly scheduled educational programming and special events. A gift shop, gallery of wildlife art, playground, camping area and picnic tables are also at your disposal.
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(252) 826-3186
Address:
4961 Highway 258, Scotland Neck, NC 27874
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The Rockfish Capital of the World
The Roanoke River is considered by many fishermen to be one of the best fishing destinations anywhere, especially for striped bass (also known as rockfish).
At one time, rockfish were at dangerously low levels, but thanks to conservation measures, they are now in plentiful supply; in fact, the Atlantic Coast Marine Fisheries Commission declared the striped bass in the Atlantic Coast to be a “fully recovered” species. With continued conservation efforts and sensible management, the rockfish supply should continue to be abundant.
The best time for striper fishing on the Roanoke River is from mid-March to early June when water temperatures are between 65-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Striped bass may be caught and released May 1 through June 30, but keeping them is limited to March 1 through April 30. The lower Roanoke River is considered to be US Hwy 258 bridge near Scotland Neck to Albemarle Sound, and the upper Roanoke River is considered to be US Hwy 258 bridge upstream near Scotland Neck to the Roanoke Rapids Lake dam.
During the open season, anglers may possess one daily creel limit of striped bass on any day of the week. The daily creel limit for striped bass is two fish per angler. The minimum length limit for striped bass is 18 inches, and no striped bass between 22 inches and 27 inches in length may be possessed at any time, and only one striped bass larger than 27 inches may be included in the daily creel limit.
The Roanoke River Striped Bass Management Area is defined as the inland and joint fishing waters of the Roanoke River and its tributaries, extending from its mouth upstream to the Roanoke Rapids Lake dam. This area or parts thereof may be closed to striped bass harvest at any time when allowable poundage quotas have been reached.
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800-522-4282
Address:
260 Premier Blvd, Roanoke Rapids NC, 27870
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Chockoyotte Park
Features a walking trail, picnic area, and restrooms. Located at
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400 Chockoyotte Street
Roanoke Rapids
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Clary's Speedway
Clary’s Speedway is a 3/10 of a mile dirt track located in Brinkleyville, NC. Also known as “The Ring of Fire,” this track has some of the most exciting dirt racing ever seen. With five classes running every Saturday including; mini stock 4, super stock 4, pure stock V-8, super street, and super late model; you and your family are in for a great night out! The Junkyard and Sportsman classes will run once a month. We will have live bands monthly along with nightly raffles and give aways.
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252-586-0800
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Highway 561, Brinkleyville, NC
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Emry Park
The park features ball fields, outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, play equipment, picnic shelter, restrooms and a hiking trail.
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9th & Cleveland Street
Roanoke Rapids
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Medoc Mountain State Park
The mountain is a granite outcropping with its highest point reaching 325 feet. It is the remains of the core of an ancient mountain range. Picnicking, hiking trails, canoeing, nature study, camping and fishing all await you at this North Carolina State Park. Located 21 miles southwest of Roanoke Rapids on State Road 1002. Call (252)586-6588 for more information.
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(252)586-6588
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1541 Medoc State Park Road, Hollister, NC, 27844
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North Carolina Paddle Trails Association
The mission of the N.C. Paddle Trails Association is to empower communities in the local development, maintenance and restoration of paddle trails in North Carolina thereby nurturing economically and environmentally sustainable communities.
The success of hiking and biking trails in attracting new users motivates NCPTA to mirror that approach in growing paddlesports in pursuit of its goals:
Please visit the website for more information.
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919 738-6314
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600 Lancaster Road, Pikeville, NC 27863
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River Falls Park
This safe still water harbor offers easy access to the Roanoke River and the overlook offers an excellent view of the rivers picturesque rapids. The park has a picnic area with grills and is an entry point to the Roanoke Canal Trail. Located just off Hwy 301 in Weldon. For more information call (252)535-1687.
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(252)535-1687
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Hwy 301 Weldon NC
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Roanoke Rapids Lake Day Use Area
Roanoke Rapids offers a public swimming area and several other amenities at Roanoke Rapids Lake Day Use Area, a brand-new facility that opened Spring 2007 and the Roanoke Canal Trail head. The Lake Park, equipped with restroom and concession facilities, also offers walking trails, a beautiful playground, picnic shelters, sand volleyball, a nine-hole Frisbee golf course, and a handicapped accessible fishing pier. The Roanoke Rapids Lake Park is also the best place to catch a beautiful sunrise or sunset over the water. Use of the facility is free of charge, but reservations are encouraged for the picnic shelters, and buses have ample parking. The Lake Park is located at 145 Oakwood Avenue, Roanoke Rapids.
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(252) 410-6318
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145 Oakwood Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, NC
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Roanoke River Paddle Trail
Commune with nature as you paddle the Roanoke River and spend the night in a riverside campsite in Halifax or Tillery, NC. Explore the historic streets of Halifax. The latest addition to the Roanoke River Paddle Trail is located on the river just outside this scenic town whose rich history includes chapters from the American Revolution and the Civil War. Then learn the story of an authentic New Deal resettlement community. One of the Roanoke River Paddle Trail's newest camping options is located just outside Tillery, where descendants of the resettlement farmers have opened a fascinating museum called the History House.
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252-792-0070
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Post Office Box 488, Windsor, North Carolina 27983-0488
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Rochelle Park
Features tennis courts, play equipment, picnic shelter and restrooms.
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5th & Vance Street
Roanoke Rapids
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