Each month, we’re celebrating North Carolina’s official Year of the Trail by exploring amazing places to hike, bike, walk, and play across the state.
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Year of the Trail: 3 Boardwalk Trails
Each month, we’re celebrating North Carolina’s official Year of the Trail by exploring amazing places to hike, bike, walk, and play across the state.
Take it Easy: 11 Cycling Trails Across the State
Many of these trails are part of larger greenway or rails-to-trails networks, making the opportunities for exploration nearly endless. All are bike- and kid-friendly, and most provide some level of parking and ADA access.
Your Guide to Moore County
In the Sandhills, small towns filled with legendary pottery, creative cuisine, and sweet shops are connected by pretty, pine-lined backroads — and the North Carolina Pottery Highway. Ready to take a drive?
From Land to Sea in Elizabeth City
Before the Pasquotank River flows into Albemarle Sound, it passes by a historic and welcoming coastal town known as the “Harbor of Hospitality.”
Your Guide to Franklin & Nantahala
Within Nantahala National Forest, just off the Appalachian Trail, Franklin welcomes travelers with outdoor adventures and small-town charm.
Trailblazing in Blowing Rock
From Blue Ridge hiking and craft trails to history walks and horseback riding, you’ll find your path in the High Country.
Year of the Trail: 3 Easy State Park Trails
Each month, we’re celebrating North Carolina’s official Year of the Trail by exploring amazing places to hike, bike, walk, and play across the state.
Year of the Trail: 3 Paved Greenways in the Piedmont
Each month, we’re celebrating North Carolina’s official Year of the Trail by exploring amazing places to hike, bike, walk, and play across the state.