Less famous but just as unforgettable, these state parks showcase iconic landscapes without the long lines at America’s ...

Visitors to North Carolina can escape the crowds at this charming state park, which offers miles of trails, gorgeous water ...

North Carolina invested $2.6 million in Eastern trail projects through the Great Trails State Program, aiming to enhance ...

The director of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has overseen a historic boom in the popularity of the state's 250 ...

If you are looking for some of the best hiking destinations across the country, North Carolina is among the top places to be.

From historic buildings to majestic pecan groves and gardens, E. Carroll Joyner Park is home to a delightfully scenic trail ...

On Wednesday, July 23, Governor Josh Stein announced that the General Assembly has authorized more than $2.6 million to trail development and restoration projec ...

William B. Umstead State Park is just outside of Raleigh, North Carolina, and is a great place to relax in nature and hit a ...

A 12-year-old South Carolina boy has died after being infected by a rare, brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater, his family ...

Naegleria fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba that thrives in warm freshwater, is rarely contracted but nearly always fatal, according to the CDC.

Families looking to enjoy fun on a budget can take advantage of several free programs at North Carolina parks.

California grows more peaches than South Carolina and Georgia, but South Carolina's peaches are juicier and sweeter.