The long-awaited new visitors center at Lake James State Park is now open. A grand opening ceremony is planned for March.

A large map of the region and its hiking attractions greets visitors as they enter the new visitors center at Lake James State Park.

The bridge below the new visitors center at Lake James State Park is a key link in the ongoing development of the Fonta Flora Trail.

A view of Lake James and Shortoff Mountain from the bridge below the new visitors center at Lake James State Park.