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!
Outdoors and Parks
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 the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island (7 Important Tips!)
The NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island is THE family-friendly thing to do in Manteo, one of our favorite OBX towns. Our guide features essential tips to enjoy it!
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
50+ Easy Day Trips from Fayetteville (Great Getaways!)
If you’re based in North Carolina and are searching for quick and easy day trips from Fayetteville, we’ve created this guide just for you.
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
Fort Macon State Park (Interesting Facts and 7+ Things to Do!)
Fort Macon State Park might be one of North Carolina’s smallest state parks (424 acres), but there are plenty of fun things to do here!
The Rachel Carson Reserve in Beaufort (Wild Horses and 4 More Things To Do!)
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.
Cape Fear Botanical Garden in Fayetteville: THE Greenspace for ALL Days Out!
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.