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State & National Parks

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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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Brevard Music Center Summer Festival
Jun 21, 2013 - Aug 4, 2013

Brevard, NC - The Brevard Music Center’s Summer Festival features more than 80 orchestra, chamber music and…

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Kure Beach Double Sprint Triathlon
Jun 15, 2013

Kure Beach, NC - Don't miss the Kure Beach Double Sprint Triathlon, the very first "Formula 1" or super…


places of interest

New River State Park

Believed to be the oldest river in North America, canoeing past scenic…

Carolina Beach State Park

Spot the rare Venus flytrap and other species of plants. Wind your way…

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…

Falls Lake State Recreation Area

One of the largest recreational facilities in the state, offering a…

useful info & tips

NC Travel Info Line
Hunting & Fishing Licenses
State Park Reservations
North Carolina State Parks – "Naturally Wonderful"

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The Best Of North Carolina State Parks

Plan an outdoor adventure in North Carolina’s beautiful state…

Orville and Wilbur Wright In North Carolina

Before coming to North Carolina, the brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright…

Scenic Beauty From The Mountains To The Coast

From the mountains to the coast, scenic beauty abounds in North…

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 9 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…

offers & sweeps

Bald Head Island …
Memorial Day Weeken…
May 8, 2013 - May 22, 2013

Rumbling Bald Res…
2013 Summer Kickoff…
May 1, 2013 - Jul 4, 2013

Blandwood Mansion
Admission with Paid…
Jul 1, 2013 - Sep 30, 2013

Staybridge Suites Hotel
Ghost Tour Package
May 7, 2013 - Jun 30, 2013