Martin Marietta Park is one of North Carolina’s most distinctive city parks — a magnificent 888-acre destination along the picturesque Neuse River in New Bern,… Read More »Unwind and Explore: A Hiker’s Guide to Martin Marietta Park
We love finding ways to link up different trails to make our hikes more interesting, especially when the trails are on the shorter side. The… Read More »Blue Ridge Parkway Double Dip: Hiking the Cascades Trail & Tomkins Knob Overlook
The Stone Mountain Loop Trail is the signature hike at Stone Mountain State Park in North Carolina — a strenuous 4.5-mile loop that circles the… Read More »Granite, Grunts, and Glory: A Day on the Stone Mountain Loop Trail
Stone Mountain State Park is best known for its dramatic 600-foot granite dome — but for many visitors, the park’s collection of waterfalls is the… Read More »Where Water Dances: The Enchanting Waterfalls of Stone Mountain State Park
Stone Mountain State Park in Roaring Gap, NC is one of the most rewarding outdoor destinations in this part of the state — more than… Read More »Peak Perfection: A Stone Mountain Hiking Guide
You might wonder what makes a trail challenging. For us, it depends on a few things, but the main one is how tired we feel… Read More »Beyond the Riverbanks: Conquering the Riverbend Backcountry Trail
Let’s be honest: there’s nothing more disappointing than setting out for a “river hike” only to spend three hours staring at a dense wall of… Read More »Where the Water Is: The Best River-View Trails at New River State Park
The New River is best known for its ancient geology and winding waters — but step off the riverbank into the shaded woods of New… Read More »Whispers of the Past: Finding Historic Homesteads Along the New River
New River State Park in North Carolina protects a 26.5-mile stretch of one of the world’s oldest rivers — a National Wild and Scenic River… Read More »The Ultimate Guide to Every Hiking Trail at New River State Park
Elk Knob State Park is one of North Carolina’s most rewarding mountain destinations — a 4,400-acre park rising to 5,520 feet on the eastern slopes… Read More »Your Complete Guide to Hiking Trails at Elk Knob State Park