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Five state parks reopened on Friday after being closed for Helene cleanup, North Carolina State Parks and Recreation announced. Parks that reopened on Friday include: Crowders Mountain State Park ...

The state closed all 13 of its parks west of Interstate 77 after the remnants of Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina. Most were at least partially open again by mid-December.

The state closed all 13 of its parks west of Interstate 77 after the remnants of Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina. Most were at least partially open again by mid-December.