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 ...

The state is full of diverse camping destinations, from the western mountain peaks to lake-side retreats and sandy beach camping on the coast.

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 ...

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 ...

A controlled burn is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Carolina Beach State Park, according to North Carolina State Parks officials.