Martin Marietta Park in New Bern, North Carolina, is the city’s newest and largest park, spanning approximately 888 acres on the site of a former limestone quarry donated by the Martin Marietta Corporation. Opened to the public in 2022, the park offers over seven miles of walking and biking trails, an adventure playground, canoe and kayak access to the Neuse River, two fishing piers, picnic shelters, and a Story Walk trail for children. With wheelchair- and stroller-accessible paths, it caters to a diverse range of visitors and supports activities such as birding, fishing, and wildlife observation (we spotted bald eagles, osprey, and herons during our visit).
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A Complete Guide to the Trails at Carolina Beach State Park
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The Complete Guide to Hiking Trails in Lansing, NC
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Exploring Ashe County Park: A Hiker’s Guide to North Carolina’s Mountain Gem
If you’re searching for the best hiking trails at Ashe County Park in North Carolina, you’re in the …
Mountain Masterpieces: A Guide to the Ben Long Frescoes of Ashe County
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Granite, Grunts, and Glory: A Day on the Stone Mountain Loop Trail
The Stone Mountain Loop Trail offers a great mix of challenge and beauty as it winds through North C…
Don’t Just Take It for Granite: The Best Vistas in Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain State Park in North Carolina is famous for its amazing views of the Blue Ridge Mounta…