12 Wonderful National Parks Sites in North Carolina
From the mountains to our coast, we’re blessed with protected green spaces, including 12 beautiful designated national parks in North Carolina.
National Parks
Cape Lookout National Seashore (How to Get There + the 10 Best Things to Do!)
This guide covers the best things to do in Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina, featuring things to do, ferry info, and more.
Cape Lookout Lighthouse (How to Reach and Enjoy This Iconic Place!)
Our guide shares how you can visit Cape Lookout Lighthouse, a structure that has withstood the test of time and remains a popular tourist attraction today.
Deep Creek Trail (How to See 3 Awesome Waterfalls in 1 Hike)
Deep Creek Trail inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the best spots for hiking in North Carolina, taking you by three amazing waterfalls.
Wright Brothers National Memorial (How to See “First in Flight”)
The Wright Brothers National Memorial on the Outer Banks of North Carolina commemorates the first successful air flight. This 400-acre site is overseen by the National Park Service in Kill Devil Hills and also details the world-changing work of Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright. If you want to see how the Wright Brothers lived and … Read More
Portsmouth Island (How to See this Beautiful Uninhabited Place)
Portsmouth Island (also known as North Core Banks) sits across Ocracoke Inlet from Ocracoke Island and is one of the most beautiful places in North Carolina. The once-inhabited village here predates many of the Outer Banks towns we know today. Previously an important shipping hub, nobody lives here today but the uninhabited island is protected … Read More
How to See Bodie Island Lighthouse on the Outer Banks (and 20+ Facts)
A visit to Bodie Island Light Station (colloquially known as Bodie Island Lighthouse) is one of the most popular things to do in the Outer Banks.
Moses Cone Memorial Park in Blowing Rock (History + The Best Things to Do)
Moses Cone Memorial Park (near Blowing Rock and Boone) is a High Country tribute to one of North Carolina‘s most successful entrepreneurs. Originally dubbed Flat Top Manor, the home was built for the famed “Denim King” Moses Cone and his wife Bertha as a summer retreat. Today, the home and its surroundings are preserved as … Read More
How to See Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (+ Climbing Info!)
The 198-foot-tall Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is North Carolina‘s tallest lighthouse. In fact, it’s actually the tallest lighthouse in the U.S. Along with its height, this Outer Banks lighthouse is famous for its iconic spiral white and black stripes. Since its construction, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse has protected ships from some of the Atlantic Ocean’s roughest waters, … Read More
Hiking the Epic Waterrock Knob Trail (Complete Guide!)
Our guide details everything you need to know about Waterrock Knob, including hiking info, why you shouldn’t visit the plane crash site, and more.