Hiding in the Swamp
What did bootleggers have to get in the swamp to deliver it to customers
Moonshine
North Carolinas Largest Mammal
Black Bear
Who was the most famous stakeholder in the Dismal Swamp Company? ( The logging company that drained the Dismal Swamp)
George Washington
What is one of the two main events held at Dismal Swamp State Park each year?
Paddle for the border (May)
or
Dismal Day (October)
Name for escaped slaves that lived in the swamp hiding
Maroons
This animal has a large paddle like tail that can be used to cool the animal down in water
Beaver
What food is readily available to bear and makes us have one of the largest bear populations in the state
blackberries and grapes
How many miles of trails does Dismal Swamp State Park have?
22+- miles of trails
Who dug the Dismal Swamp Canal
Slaves
This was almost the National bird of the United States because of its red, white and blue head
Turkey
What made the water level in the swamp drop?
The digging of the canal and drainage ditches
What year was Dismal Swamp State Park opened?
2008
What sport was born from bootleggers running from the police
NASCAR or stock car racing
Invasive Rodent in North America that is originally from South America and used for the fur trade
Nutria
What was the product being made with the wood in the swamp that led to the draining of it?
Cedar Roof Shingles
About how many boats come through the canal each year?
1400 to 1800
Name of the slave that was a boat captain that bought his freedom 3 times
Moses Grandy
North Americas only native marsupial (has a pouch for baby)
Virginia Opossum
What makes our water a dark color
Peat moss or tannins
Dismal Swamp State Park is the second largest State Park in NC, and it is only smaller than one state park what is that
South Mountain(20,000+ acres)