North Carolina state parks will increase fees for campgrounds and reservoir entrances starting May 1, 2025, to reflect market ...

A visitor carries fishing gear along the shore of the Cape Fear River at Carolina Beach State Park. Entry to the park will ...

Beginning May 1, 2025, people will be paying more to visit camps at state parks. This is the first major price increase since ...

Take exploring to the next level with WUNC's Guide to North Carolina State Parks. At WUNC, we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality news and analysis, but we also love introducing friends like ...

If you are looking for outdoor adventures that don’t break the bank, North Carolina State Parks should be at the top of your list. Most N.C. State Parks are free to visit, and 15 of the 41 parks ...

Firefighters continue to battle the Table Rock and Persimmon Ridge fires in North Carolina and South Carolina. Residents can track the fires using an interactive map and view live footage from ...

But North Carolina's many state parks boast under-the-radar mountain destinations that rival more famous national parks. One perfect example is the sublime Crowders Mountain State Park.

The Carolinas are continuing to fight a wildfire in Table Rock State Park that has grown over the last 10 days. See live cams of the state park ...