Want the insider’s scoop for visiting the coast? Here’s where residents go for fresh oysters, beautiful outdoor adventures, fun ferry trips, and more.
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Into the Woods
From sweeping vistas to secluded coves, North Carolina’s four national forests conserve our untamed lands for wildlife and human explorers alike.
3 Boardwalk Trails to Explore
Take a trek on the longest continuous trail in the eastern part of the state, go wildlife peeping through the marshes of Washington, or bring a picnic basket for a trailside meal along the Pasquotank River.
7 Ways to Get Outdoors in New Bern
Kayak on the Neuse, go birding in the state’s only coastal national forest, and dine al fresco by the water on a trip to this historic riverfront city.
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail’s Most Beautiful Places
North Carolina's longest footpath runs 1,175 miles, from Clingmans Dome to the Outer Banks. Here are nine spots along the way that you need to see.
