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!).
State Parks
Elk Knob State Park near Boone (and 7 Great Things to Do!)
Elk Knob State Park sits near the Tennessee border in Northwestern North Carolina, just north of Boone in Watauga County. This might be one of North Carolina‘s newest state parks but it protects some of our oldest mountains and the nearby New River, one of the world’s oldest, too. The park and its namesake peak … Read More
How to Reach Stone Mountain Falls inside Stone Mountain State Park
Hiking to Stone Mountain Falls is one of the most popular things to do in Stone Mountain State Park, and if you’ve ever seen it in person, you’d see why.
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
17 Amazing Eno River State Park Trails (+ Bonus Hikes)
Our guide shares details on all designated Eno River State Park trails and the access points you’ll need to find to hike them.
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!
Lake James State Park (10 Great Things to Do!)
Lake James State Park is one of our favorite NC state parks, and we want to share some of the best things to do here.
5 Great Things to Do in Eno River State Park (Trails + More)
Eno River State Park is not just another place to visit in North Carolina, thanks to awesome hiking trails, swimming spots, and more fun things to do.
Jockey’s Ridge State Park: ALL to Know About Those Beautiful Sand Dunes
Jockey’s Ridge State Park in The Outer Banks is home to the tallest set of natural sand dunes on the East Coast. Here are some things to know about it.