Travel to Halifax County and stop at Medoc Mountain State Park for some outdoor time. Whether you’re hiking or riding its trails, you will love this place!
Inside Lake Waccamaw State Park, you’ll find beautiful overlooks, fairly easy walking trails, and rare plant life (including the native Venus flytrap!).
There’s no place else that North Carolina‘s beauty and biodiversity shine through than at Dismal Swamp State Park. The state park is a cherished site that provides access to the Great Dismal Swamp, the largest remaining swamp in the Eastern United States. The state park comprises the 113,000-acre swamp and surrounding hiking and biking trails. … Read More
With 200 species of rare waterfowl and exotic birds, Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Halifax County is a wonderful place to visit in North Carolina. Whether you’re traveling on I-95 (Exit 171), seeking a fun day trip from Raleigh (or from Durham!), or live in the area, this park is the perfect way to spend … Read More
Springer’s Point is one Ocracoke Island’s most storied attractions. Our guide shares why and how you can visit this special place, too! Springer’s Point is a well-maintained coastal preserve on Ocracoke Island along the Outer Banks. The protected plot of land hugs the coastline bordering the Pamlico Sound. After a short walk in the sandy … Read More
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
We’ve been exploring the best Brunswick County beaches along North Carolina‘s southernmost coastline for years. Each patch of sand will transport you from the nine-to-five grind occupying your mind to relaxation and a true getaway. More than a handful of lovely beaches in Brunswick County await, starting with the immaculate Bald Head Island, just a … Read More
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.
Many folks will visit the Rachel Carson Reserve in Beaufort for wild horses, but there’s so much more to explore on this network of islands.
Fayetteville’s Cape Fear Botanical Garden sits on 80 acres of pristine beauty and is a must-visit, especially during your next free day or weekend in the area.