Hanging Rock State Park: Hiking Our Favorite Mountains Away from the Mountains
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The best day trips in NC include an exotic animal sanctuary, a geological wonder, and stunning gardens. See what North Carolina has to offer.
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North Carolina is one of the most interesting U.S. states in the east. You have the beautiful Atlantic Coast and the breathtaking natural areas throughout the state as well as the various vibrant cities and towns spread out across the state. Of course, you’ll want to visit the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway, but here are some must-see state parks that you definitely won’t want to miss!! #northcarolina #rvtrip #rvvacation #campingtrip #rvlife #camper #camping #stateparks
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Gorges State Park is one of North Carolina’s newest state parks and was created primarily as an entry point for hiking to the infamous Rainbow Falls. While our visit focused on waterfall chasing, the park offers opportunities for fishing, backpacking, camping, horseback riding and mountain biking.
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Hanging Rock State Park is one of the best parks in the whole North Carolina Parks system. There is so much to do here that they actually have cabins on site for you to take your time and enjoy all that the park has to offer. There is a reason why it made it into
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Western North Carolina is known for having some amazing hiking and even boasts the tallest mountain east of the Mississippi! But what about hiking in the eastern part of the state? Carolina Beach State Park has 9 miles of great trails perfect for an easy day of hiking. This coastal state park is just 2 miles from the boardwalk and beach in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. And with such affordable camping, it’s no surprise that the majority of people who camp here are leaving each day to visit…
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Across North Carolina, state park staff are proud of our parks and eager to welcome you and your family. Come to our parks to marvel at our state's most beautiful natural resources, enjoy your favorite outdoor activities, and learn about the rich science, culture, and history that make our parks great.
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My husband and I were exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway just shy of the North Carolina border when I looked down at the map and spied a tiny chunk of green land labeled Stone Mountain State Park. During our multiple-month road trip with our kids several years ago, we climbed to the top of Stone Mountain …
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Don't miss out on these waterfalls during your North Carolina travels to Pisgah National Forest. Admire them from the road or just a short hike away. Either way, you will not be disappointed!
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We have had so many conversations over the past 16 months with people talking about the North Carolina State Parks. When they find out that we were on an epic quest to visit all of the State Parks they had a ton of questions. The question that came up the most was always, "What is
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The pinnacle of high difficulty hiking in North Carolina, this profile of Grandfather Mountain climbs almost 2,000 feet in just under four-miles and is one of
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Hike or just park your car and view as many as nine highlands waterfalls all located within North Carolina.
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Hike a short, kid-friendly trail to Dry Falls, an enormous walk-behind waterfall on the Cullasaja River near Highlands, North Carolina.
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We are so excited for the new beginnings that 2020 has to offer, especially hiking North Carolina trails. We love looking ahead and setting goals in a lot of different areas of life (even travel!). One area that people set goals in is being active and getting outdoors. Most of the time it is good
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Chimney Rock State Park is one of the most popular parks in the North Carolina mountains, and for good reason. The iconic rock spire offers panoramic views of Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills, and you don’t have to hike to it (if you don’t want to.) There’s an elevator that takes you almost […]
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Weymouth woods sandhills state park, NC
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North Carolina's mountain region is filled with captivating state parks. From Gorges State Park's temperate rain forest to the dramatic scenery of Chimney Rock, you can't go wrong with any of them.
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North Carolina is also known as Old North State and Tar Heel State and has a lot of places and sights that are worthy of a visit. Besides the many ... Read more
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Welcome to the enchanting world of Black Mountain, North Carolina, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Renowned for its
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