Translate Selecteer een taal▼ Search NC.gov MENU NC DNCR SEARCH » » » NC PATH Expand NC PATH NC PATH Start planning your next outdoor adventure! Sign up and get the latest updates and news in your inbox. Email Address: Find a state park near you There are 41 places that are currently part of the North Carolina State Parks system: 34 parks, four recreation areas, and three staffed state natural areas. Find a trail near you The North Carolina Trails Program oversees the creation and maintenance of this wide system of trails that we have in our state. Recreate Responsibly The Recreate Responsibly guidelines offer a starting point for getting outside to keep yourself healthy and to maintain access to our beloved natural spaces. Park Rules Park rules are for the protection of our visitors and natural resources, and to make everyone's visit a safe and enjoyable experience. Learn More About PATH Parks and Trails for Health – PATH – is a new initiative designed to encourage physical activity in North Carolina’s parks, greenways, and other outdoor spaces. Wellness in the Outdoors Did you know spending time outdoors can improve overall health and wellness? Check out our suggestions for how to get a healthy dose of nature. NC PATH Stories Check out what's new on the blog! Be a PATH Pet Ambassador Are you a B.A.R.K. Ranger? Tag us on social media with #NCBarkRanger for a chance to earn a free NC PATH bandana and be featured as our pet of the month! Learn more 1 of 4 Places & Programs Prairie Ridge Ecostation Prairie Ridge boasts a green Outdoor Classroom, a native plant garden and native tree arboretum, a series of ponds and vernal pools, and a trail system winding through the prairie and forest. Take a Child Outside Inspired by Richard Louv’s book “Last Child in the Woods,” Take A Child Outside week was founded to help connect children with nature. NC State Parks Events & Programs From fishing lessons to astronomy programs, from tree identification hikes to kite workshops, our parks offer a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. Brunswick Town and Fort Anderson Trails through this beautiful historic site are enhanced with outdoor exhibits that tell the history of the colonial town, the exposed foundations, and Fort Anderson. How can we make this page better for you? Back to top Contact Information North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources 109 E. Jones Street Mail Service Center 4601 Raleigh, NC 27601 (919) 814-6800 Recent Tweets Tweets by@ncculture Follow Us Facebook Twitter Instagram Flickr YouTube Pinterest Medium LinkedIn EMPLOYEE DIRECTORY ACCESSIBILITY TRANSLATION DISCLAIMER TERMS OF USE PRIVACY POLICY OPEN BUDGET TRAVEL POLICY