Friends of Raven Rock

Would you like to take your membership in FRARO to the next level and join our board leadership in 2026? In January, the Friends of Raven Rock State Park board will elect six new members, as several existing positions come to the end of their cycle. This includes electing a new vice chair, secretary, membership/marketing chair, and fundraising chair. We’re reaching out to gather nominations for members you believe are qualified and interested in these roles—including yourself! Why serve on the board…

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by K. Jade Stone The Friends of Raven Rock State Park is pleased to announce the installation of a new bike self-service repair station, made possible through a generous financial grant from Friends of State Parks, completed this fall by park staff. The addition marks a significant upgrade to the park’s parking area and provides an important resource for the park’s many bike trail users. Constructed of durable welded steel and cast aluminum, the fully equipped station features a range…

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by David Brown It all began when Samuel Northington immigrated from Leeds, England, to Gloucester County, Virginia, in 1681, where he resided for the rest of his life. His grandson, Samuel Northington III, brought the Northington name to North Carolina around 1774, after the death of his first wife, when he moved from Sussex County, Virginia, to the Wake County area of North Carolina, where he resided for three years as a merchant. In 1777, he moved to northern Cumberland…

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With high annual visitation and enthusiastic hikers, trail riders, mountain bikers and campers, Raven Rock State Park has a lot of needs for maintenance, upkeep and seasonal items. Much of this is covered by the state’s parks budget, but there are always areas where extra help is needed. The park staff have shared a list of priorities with FRARO that we are working to help out with over the next year or two. Will you join with us to raise…

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