Just in time for the holidays, our Online Eno Store gives you the opportunity to shop local, online! Shop Eno Store favorites including: *Festival for the Eno posters, screen prints, and art *Eno Hats & T-shirts *Eno Bandanas — new colors released! *The 2021 Eno Calendar, our 50th anniversary edition! Plus, brand new merchandise just […]
Fishing
Wet your line in one of the best fishing streams in the Neuse River Basin. From the river banks you can catch largemouth bass, bluegill, chain pickerel, crappie, and bullhead catfish. The river is also home to the Roanoke bass, known as red-eye, which is found only in the Eno-Neuse, Tar, Chowan, and Roanoke […]
Ribbons of Color Along the Eno River
The Association provides platform for People of Color to share their Eno family history The Eno River Association announces the revival of their Eno Journal, now available for purchase online and thru local retail shops. Ribbons of Color Along the Eno River: The History of African Americans and People of Color Living on the Eno […]
A Community of Men and Mills
[…] a main artery in the pulse of a growing city. To the people whom the mills served, they meant daily bread; but they could supply other vital services as well. A blacksmith shop was often the first auxiliary service added to a grist and saw mill (many early mills were both saw and grist […]
A Q&A with Author Julie Thomson
[…] for all ages. If asked to describe Saving the Eno I would say that it’s a NC history photobook with a song. Or at least that’s the best description that I’ve come up with so far. Association: What inspired you to write about Margaret Nygard? Julie: The effort to save the Eno was led […]
Catharine Link Dunnagan
[…] Church, much closer to his birthplace and the original seat of the Dunnagans. For the 1988 Eno River Calendar, Margaret Nygard compiled anecdotes from some of her best local informants with a page each for James Felton Dunnagan, who was a great-grandson of Norman and Catharine, his kinsman Harry Umstead, and two Holloway sisters-in-law […]
The History of Few’s Ford
[…] year plus $60 for board, lodging, and washing. The agreement also specified that Farer could reserve three months of the year in which to improve himself in writing and the like, in other words, for schooling. About two years later, the partnership was again reconstituted with Samuel S. Claytor replacing McMillen, the new firm […]
Donate
Photo by Fred Vaughn Thank You for Your Support! Did you know that Eno River State Park just celebrated its 50th Birthday? Thanks to supporters like you, the park now spans over 4,600 acres of protected natural beauty. We look forward to adding another 200 acres to the park, including the Historic Occoneechee Speedway and […]
A Peek into Neuse River Waterdog Research in the Eno!
[…] do to protect this species. First and foremost, don’t move rocks! Moving a rock or a shell moves key parts of these organisms’ habitats. Second, do your best to reduce the amount of waste you are producing and properly dispose of any fertilizers, pesticides, or other chemicals. Finally, support local organizations fighting to protect […]
Dave Cook Receives Governor’s Order of the Long Leaf Pine
[…] their highest honor, The Order of the Long Leaf Pine award, for persons who have made significant contributions to the state and their communities through their exemplary service and exceptional accomplishments. Mr. Cook is a seasoned North Carolina State Park Ranger, Superintendent, and District Superintendent. He has served at the Eno River Association since […]
Picnicking
From a snacking on a rock in the river to a festive family reunion in a covered pavilion, the Eno River provides lots of options for dining al fresco. Here are some of our recommendations: Eno River State Park Few’s Ford Access Area has 20 first-come-first-served picnic sites, 10 of which are handicapped accessible. An […]
Open trails along the Eno River
[…] several miles of remote trails and open spaces – making it easier for visitors to distance themselves. Open from dawn until dusk, seven days a week. Trash service and restrooms are not available. Little River Regional Park, Rougemont Trail map. A Durham-Orange County Partnership park located 20 minutes from downtown Durham, the park remains […]
Reenvisioning Fall Events & Programs
[…] educational programs for local students and learning pods. Additionally, to offset the cancellation of large group stewardship and trail workdays, the Association will be supporting small group service projects for workplaces, families, and pandemic pods. Due to a significant increase in traffic in parks and natural areas since the beginning of the pandemic – […]
iWalk the Eno
June 17-21 & June 24-28 2024 Registration is open! Browse camp options A Nature-Based Camp Experience iWalk the Eno Science & Nature Summer Camp helps children ages 8- 12 learn and grow in nature’s classroom. The camp is located in Orange and Durham counties at Eno River State Park and West Point on the Eno […]
Welcoming New Staff!
[…] calendar program, and grow our outreach efforts. Hillary grew up on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and spent 10 summers working for the National Park Service at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. She studied Marine Biology at UNC Wilmington; continuing to work for the National Park Service after receiving her bachelor’s degree. […]
Gateway Building Company improves access to Eno River parks!
Durham-based Gateway Building Company held a team service project at the Eno River Association headquarters in early September. The construction company donated skilled labor, equipment, and materials to make much-needed improvements to this popular parking area along the banks of the Eno. Strategically located between West Point on the Eno Durham City Park and […]
Trailside Stewardship Signs
[…] Trail or Site Steward: Monitor your adopted trail regularly, and conduct maintenance and improvements. Training required. Commitment level: At least monthly on your own schedule. Organize a Day of Service for your company or community group: email stewardship@enoriver.org or contact Kim Livingston at (919) 620-9099 ext. 206 to discuss timing and project availability. Commitment level: One-time. Learn more about […]
Eno River State Park
[…] walls of Durham’s first water pumping station. Go to www.trianglehike.com -Dunnagan trail page (external Link) Pump Station blazed with red dots The Pump Station Trail is known as the best spring wildflower trail in the park. It begins at the Nancy Rhodes Creek bridge on Rivermont Road and makes a 1.5 mile loop. It is generally […]
How Eno River Association Contributes to Climate Resilience within the Eno River Watershed
[…] are very good at this process, pulling CO2 from the atmosphere during photosynthesis, binding the carbon up in sugar, and releasing oxygen. According to the US Forest Service, “forest growth and afforestation (the establishment of a forest in a previously unforested area) currently offset approximately 16% of U.S. emissions from burning fossil fuels”. This […]
OneEno Weekend July 3-5
The Festival for the Eno may be cancelled, but we’ve got a whole lot of celebration in store for you! Visit www.enofest.org to get in on the fun. OneEno PreGame – Friday, July 3 from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Carolina Theatre – Durham Convention Center Plaza. Get your official Eno t-shirts, posters, […]
The Story of West Point on the Eno*
[…] and Will Holloway so it is no more Christian’s Mill; some way it makes me sad to think about it, but I guess it is for the best for they intend to improve things around there, and Christian would not as long as he could get 30 dollars rent as it was. They gave […]
Paddling
[…] Eno River also provides an opportunity for whitewater paddling, but only after a period of significant rainfall. To enjoy paddling downstream requires an adequate water level. The best times are normally in the winter and spring. It is best to check the USGS streamflow websites before heading out. View this PDF with more details. […]
1654: First Mention of the Eno Indians
[…] only son, having but one, and teach him to do as our children, namely in his terms, to speak out of the book, and to make a writing; which motion I most heartily embraced; and with expressions of love, and many presents, crediting with cloaths, dismissed him. At his departure he expressed himself desirous […]
Wildflower Society
Photo by Joe Liles, Wildflower Society Member Members of our Wildflower Society have made a special commitment to the Eno River Association with their annual contribution of $500 or more. The support of these members allow us to be strategic, proactive, and responsive to new land protection opportunities as they arise. Wildflower Society members receive […]