Explore this journey and discover:
State & National Parks Such beauty, so many fabulous places.
Outdoor Playground Fun all around. No equipment required.
Camping All of life's comforts, or none. Nature is around the corner.
Eco Trips & Trails Big outdoor beauty, small footprint.
Gardens & Arboretums Stop & smell the flowers. Admire them too.
Hiking & Biking On or off the beaten path, the scenery is amazing.
Hunting & Fishing Primitive instincts find a modern day outlet.
Lakes & Rivers Boat, kayak, swim, jet ski or just float.
Motorcycling & Motorcross Natural beauty from the fast lane.
National Forests They're called national treasures for a reason.
Outdoor Games Ultimate outdoor fun!
Rappelling & Rock Climbing Enjoy the view from the tip of a rock.
Snow Sports Frozen fun for all!
Water Sports Want to up your fun? Just add water.
Waterfalls NC has over 300 of them. Pick one and be wowed.
Ziplines & Air Sports Want a bird's eye view? Start traveling like one.
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236th Anniversary Battle of Moores Creek
Feb 25, 2012 - Feb 26, 2012
Currie, NC - The Loyalists, mostly Scottish Highlanders wielding broadswords, expected to find only a small…
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Nature Research Center Grand Opening
Apr 20, 2012 - Apr 21, 2012
Raleigh, NC - The Nature Research Center, an 80,000-square-foot wing of the North Carolina Museum of Natural…
places of interest
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
With 276,000 acres in North Carolina and 244,000 acres in Tennessee,…
Goose Creek State Park
Nature beckons you to experience the mysterious wonders of marsh and…
Singletary Lake State Park
Unique North Carolina bay area and group camping facility for nonprofit…
Kerr Lake State Recreation Area
A 50,000 acre lake (North Carolina & Virginia) with over 800 miles of…
Pettigrew State Park
An angler's paradise, this park is the home of Lake Phelps, a…
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useful info & tips
what to do
The Best Of North Carolina State Parks
Plan your fall adventure in North Carolina’s beautiful state…
Chimney Rock Begins Improvements
Beginning December 1, Chimney Rock will undergo construction to improve…
Eno River State Park: An Urban Woodland Oasis
Dense urban development hides unseen just beyond the borders of the Eno…
New Mayo River State Park Opens
The new Mayo River State Park in Rockingham County opened interim…
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
With more than nine million guests each year, the Great Smoky Mountains…
Explore Hanging Rock State Park
Located in Stokes County about 30 miles from Winston-Salem, is a…
New River State Park
A trickle near Blowing Rock, the South Fork of the New River gathers…
offers & sweeps
Pinehurst Resort
Pinehurst's Heart '…
Feb 10, 2012 - Feb 11, 2012
Historic Green Park Inn
Romancing the Rock …
Feb 11, 2012 - Feb 11, 2012
