by NC State Parks | May 25, 2019 | NCSParks.net, Places, Plan a Trip
North Carolina has 41 beautiful state parks and recreational areas to visit with your family. You can experience the scenic beauty and try adventurous activities. Stargazing, fishing, camping, horseback riding, rock climbing, fishing, canoeing, windsurfing, bike...
by NC State Parks | Feb 24, 2019 | NCSParks.net, Plan a Trip
With the plethora of campgrounds within the North Carolina State Parks, setting out for camping will be one of the best ways to spend the weekend close to nature. As the locations vary, the amenities too vary –while some sites are perfect for primitive camping, some...
by NC State Parks | Jan 12, 2019 | Explore, NCSParks.net, Places
Tucked in the Harnett County of North Carolina, the Raven Rock State Park sprawls over 19 square kilometers along the eastern fringe of Piedmont. The main highlight of this state park within a fall zone is the 150 feet towering Raven Rock that overlooks the Cape Fear...
by NC State Parks | Dec 10, 2018 | Explore, NCSParks.net
With the Mountains-To-Sea trail spanning 1150 miles in between the Outer Banks and the Smoky Mountains, North Carolina has never ceased to enchant the hiking soul. Covering around 1500 miles intrastate trail and around 660 miles of the Mountain-To-Sea, the 100 Miles...
by NC State Parks | Nov 5, 2018 | Explore, NCSParks.net, Plan a Trip
For any hiker, rock climber, camper and nature lover, the mesmerizing waterfalls of North Carolina are nothing less than a paradise. Unfortunately almost every year the news of drowning or fatal accidents for carelessness can be a drawback. The Catawba River Fest is...
by NC State Parks | Oct 1, 2018 | NCSParks.net, Places
The Annual Catawba River Fest has always been creating quite a stir among the local inhabitants who look forward to the pomp and grandeur since the start of the year. This heritage festival is celebrated every year with unlimited food, crafts shows, music and various...