2025: The Year of North Carolina - Symbols that shape the Tar Heel State . 2025 is designated as the 'Year of North Carolina'. In an effort to celebrate the state's character, lawmakers decided to ...

Each year, North Carolina State Parks decides on an annual theme - NC has programs and festivals to support the theme. It is decided by the Interpretation and Education Council, composed of staff ...

The state parks system, which turns 100 this year, organized 46 such hikes in North Carolina, a tradition aimed at drawing people outdoors on the day they’re already feeling the tug of resolutions.

The Baker family just completed a feat they consider to be rewarding -- hiking all 41 North Carolina state parks in one year. 24/7 Live Raleigh Durham Fayetteville Surrounding Area.

And the North Carolina state parks system — which is kicking off its 2016 Centennial Celebration this year — has the perfect program to help everyone get a healthy, active kickstart: First Day ...

Last year, more than 2,400 hikers covered more than 4,500 miles of trails in the 40 state parks and recreation areas, according to park officials. Attendance grows each year.