From its gorgeous, island-laden coastline in the east to its awe-inspiring Great Smoky Mountains in the west, North Carolina has perhaps the best opportunities for outdoor recreation in the Eastern ...

Several state parks across central North Carolina will be closed due to the flooding damage caused by Tropical Depression Chantal and additional possible flood conditions due to continued rain. The ...

Families looking to enjoy fun on a budget can take advantage of several free programs at parks throughout the state. North Carolina State Parks have a fun program for children who want to learn more ...

Editor's note: Sean Higgins of NC State Parks shares some outdoor activities with us while we're cooped up at home. As education chief with North Carolina State Parks, I support more than 50,000 ...

All North Carolina state parks are at least partially open following damage from Tropical Storm Helene. Mount Mitchell State Park reopened on September 15, though some facilities like the restaurant ...

Four NC state parks ranked among top U.S. parks for value stays in 2025. Pilot Mountain and Grandfather Mountain parks earned top-20 national spots. HomeToGo used price, size, trails, wildlife and ...