The mark consists of the outline of a rectangle in the farthest background. Over-top of the rectangle is a downward pointing triangle, with the corners of the triangle overlapping the sides of the rectangle. On top of the triangle and the rectangle are the words "NORTH CAROLINA STATE PARKS" where "NORTH CAROLINA" is on the top line directly above "STATE PARKS" and a line runs the length of the top line separating the two sets of words. On top of the triangle and rectangle and beneath the words "NORTH CAROLINA STATE PARKS" is a depiction of the state of North Carolina, which overlaps the sides of the triangle. The depiction of the state of North Carolina is solidly filled with the exception of unfilled space which resembles a river and mountains. On top of the triangle and rectangle and beneath the depiction of the State of North Carolina are the words "Naturally Wonderful".