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Find a state park near you

There are 41 places that are currently part of the North Carolina State Parks system: 34 parks, four recreation areas, and three staffed state natural areas.

Find a trail near you

The North Carolina Trails Program oversees the creation and maintenance of this wide system of trails that we have in our state.

Learn More About PATH

Parks and Trails for Health – PATH – is a new initiative designed to encourage physical activity in North Carolina’s parks, greenways, and other outdoor spaces.

Wellness in the Outdoors

Did you know spending time outdoors can improve overall health and wellness? Check out our suggestions for how to get a healthy dose of nature.

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Park at the North Carolina Museum of Art

The Park’s trail system leads visitors through natural areas and to commissioned works of art. Designed for hiking, walking, and jogging only, the unpaved natural trails allow visitors to deeply experience art and nature.

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North Carolina State Parks Passport

Join us for an adventure across the state! We challenge you to visit as many North Carolina state parks as you can, using your Passport book as your guide. Collect stamps, earn prizes and make Naturally Wonderful memories!

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100 Mile Challenge

Can you complete 100 miles of outdoor activity in 2020? Log your miles, earn digital badges and be entered for raffle prizes as you reach various milestones!

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Places & Programs

Prairie Ridge Ecostation

Prairie Ridge boasts a green Outdoor Classroom, a native plant garden and native tree arboretum, a series of ponds and vernal pools, and a trail system winding through the prairie and forest.

Take a Child Outside

Inspired by Richard Louv’s book “Last Child in the Woods,” Take A Child Outside week was founded to help connect children with nature.

NC State Parks Events & Programs

From fishing lessons to astronomy programs, from tree identification hikes to kite workshops, our parks offer a variety of learning opportunities for all ages.

Brunswick Town and Fort Anderson

Trails through this beautiful historic site are enhanced with outdoor exhibits that tell the history of the colonial town, the exposed foundations, and Fort Anderson.

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