First Day Hike and Polar Plunge by EVTA in Elkin, NC

Join park ranger Katie Sanford for a leisurely, approximately 2-mile hike at Bertie Beach. This county-owned property adjoins Salmon Creek State Natural Area in Merry Hill, NC. Learn about local […]

First-Day Trek Together with Burlington Recreation & Parks! Come stroll and roll through beautiful City Park!

Start the year off right by getting outside for a First Day Hike! For this hike at the Weymouth Tract, we will hike an easy 2 miles to see the […]

Put your best foot forward in 2025! Join Ranger Hughes for a nature walk along the Fox Den Loop Trail for Lake James State Park’s first guided hike of the year. We'll […]

5-mile round trip hike to Point Lookout. The trail is paved and features a great view from the lookout.

Join Ranger Fields on this moderate to challenging hike to the old fire tower on top of the mountain. This is the highest point of the park, and quite possibly […]

A good way to start the year on a trail. Join the MTA on this out-and-back 5 mile hike to Point Lookout.

Join Dr. Ken Bridle from Piedmont Land Conservancy on January 1st, 2025, for an inspiring hike

Join Park Staff for a 2025 First Day Hike down the Raymond Fisher Pond Trail. Please be prepared for a moderate, 60 minute hike, with proper footwear and water. We […]

Start 2025 outside and active.  Join us for a hike on the Basin Trail at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area.  Meet at 2pm at the Flag Pole beside the trail […]

On January 1st 2025 at 2pm, you can meet at the park office, (two story cabin building) for a Ranger led one mile stroll through the mountains mixed hardwood forest. […]