• Urban Foraging

    Explore and identify edible plants in the area, and learn sustainable foraging techniques.

  • Carnivorous Plant Hike

    Carolina Beach State Park 1010 State Park Road, North Carolina, US

    Join park staff on a guided hike through the captivating ecosystems where carnivorous plants, including Venus flytraps, thrive in their natural environment. As you explore the terrain, we will share insights into the unique adaptations that allow these plants to trap and digest insects. You'll have the chance to observe the flytraps, along with other […]

  • Celebrate Spring HIke

    Medoc Mountain State Park - Visitor Center 1541 Medoc State Park Road, Hollister, NC, United States

    Celebrate Spring with a relaxing morning hike at Medoc Mountain State Park.  Learn about the native habitat and beauty of Medoc Mountain State Park by joining a park ranger for an invigorating hike. Bring bug spray, water, and wear hiking shoes. Meet at the visitor center. Registration is not required.     Note that this […]

  • Geocaching 101

    Come learn a new hobby that’s fun for all ages and a great way to get outdoors!

  • Tune in & Tune Up

    Tune In & Tune Up your afternoon! Come out to learn more about bicycle maintenance and care!

  • Heads, Hearts, and Tales Moonshine Hike

    stone mountain state park - garden creek church 3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap, NC, United States

    Join a Ranger at Garden Creek Church parking lot for a one-mile roundtrip moderate moonshine history hike. Weather Permitting.

  • Women’s Nature Journal Hike

    Lower Cascades 2143 Hall Road, Danbury, NC, United States

    Join Ranger Maggie on a hike to Lower Cascades. We will talk about the women that made a difference in NC State Park’s history and how you can contribute to our park system. As we walk the Lower Cascades Trail (0.4 miles each way) we will stop, draw and write about some of our findings. […]

  • Carnivorous Plant Hike

    Carolina Beach State Park 1010 State Park Road, North Carolina, US

    Join park staff on a guided hike through the captivating ecosystems where carnivorous plants, including Venus flytraps, thrive in their natural environment. As you explore the terrain, we will share insights into the unique adaptations that allow these plants to trap and digest insects. You'll have the chance to observe the flytraps, along with other […]

  • National Trail Day Bingo

    Celebrate National Trail Day with intention with a game of Trail Day BINGO!

  • Old Fort Trails & Trains Festival

    Celebrate Outdoor Recreation and Our Beautiful Outdoor Spaces in Old Fort with the Trails and Trains Festival.