North Carolina stretches 500 miles east to west from the Atlantic Coast to the Appalachian Mountains. The National Parks in ...

The ongoing threat of wildfires across North Carolina prompted state officials on Friday to close back country campsites in nine state parks. Camping is off limits until Dec. 1 at Crowders Mountain, ...

North Carolina boasts many great outdoor recreation spaces, including this lakeside state park full of hiking, camping, and ...

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — State parks in North Carolina which were ordered closed under the stay-at-home order, reopened Saturday under certain restrictions. Parks such as Pilot Mountain State Park and ...

The N.C. State Parks system is raising some user fees for its facilities across the state to reflect increased costs of operation. The state Division of Natural and Cultural Resources announced the ...

Crowders Mountain State Park in Kings Mountain, N.C., on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Khadejeh Nikouyeh [email protected] Five NC State parks damaged by Hurricane Helene will reopen, at ...

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 ...

Five state parks reopened on Friday after being closed for Helene cleanup, North Carolina State Parks and Recreation announced. Parks that reopened on Friday include: Crowders Mountain State Park in ...

As North Carolina starts to reopen during phase one on May 9, most North Carolina state parks will be partially open to keep social distancing regulations for safety.The North Carolina State Parks ...

Waynesville, North Carolina, a picturesque town nestled between Gatlinburg and Asheville (and a great Smokies alternative to both), has taken a solid stance by officially banning campgrounds and RV ...

The campground at Gorges State Park will be closed for two weeks, beginning Nov. 2, because of black bear activity in the area. Campground reservations during this time will be canceled and refunds ...

Victoria Taylor and her daughter Emma Grace, 12, light sparklers at one of the cabin rental sites in the family campground at Lake Norman State Park in Troutman. Cabin rental prices will stay the same ...