Raleigh, North Carolina

We passed by Jordan Lake on the way home from a soccer match, and the kids asked if we could camp there before summer's end. We lucked out and found a spot available online to reserve Labor Day weekend, so we packed up and headed out for a couple of relaxing days by the lake.The camping offerings...

Penny's Bend is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Durham, North Carolina.

The Woodland Trail and Mason Farm Trail together create a roughly 1.8-mile (approximately 2.9 km) loop through portions of Parker Preserve and the Mason Farm Biological Reserve, offering visitors a peaceful journey through upland forests and bottomland meadows. The Woodland Trail (~0.8 mi) win...

North Carolina Botanical Garden is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Headwaters Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Durham, North Carolina.

The Hollow Rock Trail to Headwaters Loop offers a quiet, scenic retreat just minutes from downtown Durham and Chapel Hill. Winding through the Duke Forest Corridor and the New Hope Creek watershed, this moderately easy loop is perfect for hikers, birdwatchers, and nature lovers seeking a tranqu...

Battle Branch Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Rhododendron Bluff Circuit is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Piney Mountain Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Durham, North Carolina.

Pump Station Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Durham, North Carolina.

Big Bend Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Durham, North Carolina.

Escape the NC heat at the quarry at Eno River State Park. Access the Eno Quarry via Cabe Lands Access Point (parking lot off Howe Street). Follow the Cabe Lands Trail (red blazes) from the parking lot. About 80 yards down the path you'll see a trail split off to the left or right. Keep going on ...

Pea Creek Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Durham, North Carolina.

Crow Branch Overlook Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

The Horton Grove Nature Preserve spans 708 acres and features about eight miles of interconnected trails, including a family-friendly interpretive path (“That Makes Sense”) and longer loop options that approach 7 miles. The full loop traverses diverse habitats—upland oak-hickory and mixed h...

Old Field Bluff Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.