Glow Worms Inhabit Pickett State Park; Tours Available
A unique species of Glow Worms call Pickett State Park’s Hazard Cave home, and you can see them in action. The glow worms have been present in Pickett State Park for over 50 years, according to Park Ranger Owen Grant. The worms are fungus gnat larvae, and a chemical reaction causes the blue glow in […]
Pickett CCC State Park Welcomes Visitors To Annual Holiday Event Saturday
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park adding two new features to its ninth annual Christmas in the Park event Saturday. Park Ranger Camron Martin said the event will have live Christmas music from the Rugby Cornet Band, a historical brass band. Martin said the park hosts the free event each year to draw in people who […]
Leonid Meteor Shower Visible Friday Night, Class At Pickett State Park
The peak of the Leonid meteor shower will be visible at the Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Night Sky event Friday night. Park Ranger Michael Hodge said the shower typically peaks after midnight, but there are likely to be 10-15 meteors visible per hour. Hodge said the astronomy field where the event is held is […]
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Honored By State Win 2023 Award
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park recognized as best in the state for Customer Engagement and Resource Management. Park Manager Travis Stover said the recognition is an honor, a testament to the service they try to provide for people. Stover said the staff wants everyone to feel free to visit and enjoy the park. “It feels […]
