19 Incredible Outdoor Attractions in Fayetteville and Cumberland County
The outdoor attractions in Fayetteville and its Cumberland County surroundings alone are enough to bring us to this area.
Outdoors and Parks
Raven Rock State Park (The Overlook, Great Hikes, and More Things to Do!)
If you’re looking to visit Raven Rock State Park for hiking, camping, or anything else, our guide will share all that you can do here,
Visiting Airlie Gardens in Wilmington (+ 10 Things We Love!)
The lovely Airlie Gardens in Wilmington spreads over 67 acres and is one of our favorite places to visit in NC. Our guide breaks down how you can visit, too!
Battleship North Carolina: Visiting Our Namesake Ship and How She Arrived at Wilmington
In this guide to Battleship North Carolina in Wilmington, we share background info and history, things to expect when visiting, and more.
Goose Creek State Park near Washington (10 Things that We Really Love About It!)
Goose Creek State Park spans 1,672 acres in a beautiful stretch of Eastern North Carolina land. It sits a couple of turns off US-264 between Washington and Bath, two wonderful small towns we recommend visiting! At Goose Creek NC, you’ll be walking the same land that the infamous Blackbeard and the Tuscarora Indians once called … Read More
Visiting Carvers Creek State Park + The Best Things to Do!
Carvers Creek State Park in Cumberland and Harnett counties is one of our favorite outdoor spaces and definitely one of the best things to do in Fayetteville with kids!
The Best Things to Do in Medoc Mountain State Park in Halifax County (Hiking, Big Foot, and More!)
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!
Lake Waccamaw State Park (11 Things We Love About It!)
Inside Lake Waccamaw State Park, you’ll find beautiful overlooks, fairly easy walking trails, and rare plant life (including the native Venus flytrap!).
How to Enjoy Dismal Swamp State Park (10+ Fun Things to Do)
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
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