William B Umstead State Park in Raleigh, NC (Chainsaw Art, Great Trails, and More!)
Our guide to Umstead State Park in Raleigh will take you through the best trails and highlights, including the popular chainsaw art!
State Parks
Hiking the Hanging Rock Trail in Hanging Rock State Park (Everything You Need to Know)
Hike the Hanging Rock Trail in NC for stunning views! This popular trail offers epic scenery, and our guide shares parking tips, difficulty details, and more!
Bear Island in Hammocks Beach State Park (How to Reach It and 10 Fun Things to Do!)
Bear Island (near Swansboro in Onslow County NC) is where you’ll find isolation, a chance to walk a beach with sea turtles, an excellent camping spot, and more.
The Mount Mitchell State Park Restaurant (When to Visit and What to Eat!)
The locally owned Mount Mitchell State Park restaurant reopened in 2024 and is ready to serve visitors from May to October.
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,
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
How to See Epic Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls in 1 Hike
Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls in Pisgah National Forest (PNF) are two of the best waterfalls in North Carolina. To reach them, as well as Hidden Falls, you’ll need to start your hike on the Rainbow Falls Trail from Gorges State Park near Asheville and Brevard in Western North Carolina. Known for the aptly named … 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!
Widow’s Creek Falls (Stone Mountain State Park’s Most Beautiful Waterfall)
There are four named waterfalls in Stone Mountain State Park, and we’ll argue that Widow’s Creek Falls is the prettiest.
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!