Carolina Beach State Park facts for kids
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IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
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A sandy trail in Carolina Beach State Park
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 Carolina Beach State Park
Location in North Carolina
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| Location | New Hanover, North Carolina, United States |
| Area | 761 acres (308 ha) |
| Established | 1969 |
| Named for | Carolina Beach, North Carolina |
| Governing body | North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation |
| Website | Carolina Beach State Park |
Carolina Beach State Park is a fun state park in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It's located on Pleasure Island and covers about 761 acres (which is roughly 3 square kilometers). The park opened in 1969.
Part of the park land is owned by the state of North Carolina. The rest is rented from the U.S. Army. This park sits right along the Cape Fear River and Snow's Cut, which is part of the Intracoastal Waterway.
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Explore Carolina Beach State Park
Carolina Beach State Park is a great place to visit for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers. It offers a unique mix of plants, animals, and activities.
Amazing Carnivorous Plants
One of the coolest things about this park is its special wetlands called pocosin wetlands. These are a type of swampy area that is home to some very rare and unusual plants.
These plants are called carnivorous plants because they eat insects! You can find several types here, including:
- Venus flytraps, which snap shut to catch bugs.
- Pitcher plants, which have deep, slippery tubes that trap insects.
- Butterworts, which have sticky leaves that act like flypaper.
- Bladderworts, which are aquatic plants that suck in tiny water creatures.
Fun Activities at the Park
Carolina Beach State Park has lots of ways to enjoy the outdoors:
- Hiking Trails: There are six miles of trails for you to explore. You can walk through different habitats and look for wildlife.
- Marina: The park has a marina where you can launch boats or just enjoy the views of the water.
- Camping: If you want to stay overnight, there are campsites available.
- Picnic Area: You can pack a lunch and enjoy a meal outdoors in the picnic area.
- Visitor's Center: Stop by the visitor's center to learn more about the park's natural history through cool exhibits.
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Hiking trails can be found throughout the park
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The Flytrap Trail
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Pitcher plants
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Sugarloaf sand dune
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Venus flytrap
