While tourists flock to better-known North Carolina beaches, savvy locals have long treasured Freeman Park as their personal paradise – a place where nature still calls the shots and commercial ...

Freeman Park Beach in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, is exactly that kind of magical spot. This stunning coastal gem sits at the northern tip of Pleasure Island, where the mighty Cape Fear River ...

For the perfect summer getaway in South Carolina, head to this Blue Ridge Mountain state park that is perfect for swimming, ...

Six deaths are attributed to Chantal, the tropical storm that made landfall in the Carolinas early Sunday morning and ...

Fresh off celebrating the Year of the Trail, North Carolina state parks will host more than 50 staff-led hikes to showcase the wonders of the Great Trails State. Visitors can choose from easy and ...

MORGANTON, N.C. — Park rangers are encouraging everyone to visit western North Carolina state parks, taking advantage of what they offer, as they continue to reopen post-Helene. It’s a bright sight to ...

Theresa Pierno, the president of the National Parks Conservation Association, an advocacy group, has warned that the system “would be completely decimated” should such cuts be imposed.

With popular destinations like Yellowstone and Zion hit hard by staffing cuts, nearby state parks offer beauty and majesty with far less uncertainty.

North Carolina has over 60 official state symbols. These symbols include the state bird (cardinal), flower (dogwood), and tree (pine).

Why Crystal Cove State Park in Orange County is the best state beach in California, according to the California State Parks Foundation.

Visitors spent nearly $37 billion on trips to and within the state in 2024, according to Visit NC.