Finally, a chance to get back to Western North Carolina for a hike, on the Wilderness Gateway State Trail!

First Day Hikes at Lumber River State Park - Princess Ann Access and Chalk Banks Access Wed, Jan 1 2025, 10 - 11am 2819 Princess Ann Rd. Orrum, NC 28369

Join the Fort Macon Ranger for a leisurely hike exploring the natural side of this North Carolina historic site. You'll spend time both on the trail and at the beach. […]

Volunteer with Friends of Panthertown for the first day of winter!

Come celebrate the returning of the light with us! Drop by the Visitor Center any time between 1pm-2:30pm to learn why the Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the […]

For First Day Hike 2025, Dismal Swamp is offering a self-guided scavenger hunt! Stop by the visitor center to pick up the scavenger hunt sheet, follow the directions, and explore. […]

Maritime Eco-Hike Join a park ranger on the first day of 2025 for an adventure-packed maritime eco-hike following our nature trails through the woods! Deer, eagles, a scampering wild turkey– […]

Join a Ranger for your first hike of 2025 at the Lower Trail Head at 9:00 AM. The hike will start on the Wolf Rock Trail and connect into the […]

Join a Park Ranger on this one-hour hike to discover some of the natural wonders of this piedmont landmark to celebrate First Day Hikes. Hike is 0.5 miles long and is […]

Start the year off right by getting outside for a First Day Hike! For this hike at the Boyd Tract, we will hike an easy 1 mile through old growth […]

Come out to Pilot Mountain's Bean Shoals access on January 1, 2025 for a guided first day hike on the Horne Creek trail! This trail is located at the Bean […]

First Day Hikes – 9 a.m. (one short and one long) Start off the new year with a hike in your favorite state park. Fort Macon State Park will be […]