Children of The Great Trails State

Children of The Great Trails State

By Sean Higgins, Education Manager, North Carolina State Parks “Not hiking, that’s boring. I want to play”.Hit the brakes! Blow the whistle! Cut scene! Those words, articulated by a 3-year-old, fundamentally changed my philosophy of hiking. In 2013,...
Celebrating Freedom in North Carolina’s Great Outdoors

Celebrating Freedom in North Carolina’s Great Outdoors

North Carolina, with its diverse landscapes and rich history, has always been a beacon for outdoor enthusiasts and historians. As we celebrate Year of the Trail, there are many intersections of trails and history, one significant parallel is between the state’s...
Our Summer Bucket List

Our Summer Bucket List

Summer is a calling, and it’s a great time to embark on an unforgettable trail adventure in North Carolina! Here are 11 activities we’ll be surely checking off of our list! Artwork by guest artist Lauren Patterson @lataplat. As summer approaches,...