Sitting on the elbow of the Outer Banks, Cape Hatteras offers everything from surf fishing and four wheeling to the Cape Hatteras National Lighthouse.

Home to the Venus Flytrap and other insect eating plants, this park brings a haven of adventure to the visitor.

Here, ancient mountain communities meet coastal ones, and mountain galax grows on rich slopes overlooking coastal trees draped in Spanish moss.

Coastal forest with unique plant life and swamps. Defined by water and dependent on fire for survival it is also called "Land of Water and Fire".

Climb rugged peaks rising 800 feet above the surrounding countryside or travel park trails for a closer look at the highland environment.

Discover Lake Norman, the largest man-made lake in the state, offering a serene setting for water recreation and nature hikes.

The Eno River valley is rich in biological and cultural resources, with hardwood forests lining the river banks.

Stately live oaks draped with Spanish moss form the perfect backdrop for outdoor relaxation at this secret haven.

You will leave this park with vivid memories of one of the most beautiful and unspoiled beaches on the Atlantic.

Visit the "mountain away from the mountain" where sparkling mountain streams, waterfalls and cascades travel over rugged terrain.

Home to the wooded rolling hills of Linville Gorge and the breathtaking vistas of Black Mountain Range.

Towering oaks and Spanish moss shade your trip down the luscious Lumbar River.

Not really a mountain, but a granite ridge, Medoc Mountain is the remains of an ancient mountain range formed by volcanic action.

A wilderness sanctuary for wetland wildlife, canopies of cypress covered with Spanish moss tower over the dark, acid waters of the milpond.

Discover the skeletal remains of a once-mighty range of peaks on the park's 16 miles of trails.

Explore miles of hiking trails and reward yourself with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

A whitewater mecca in the middle of 400 year old hardwood forest. The spectacular waterfalls, gorges and views make the trip rewarding.

One of the oldest rivers in the world, New River offers a getaway for those seeking a haven full of pristine waters.

The second largest natural lake in the state, Pettigrew provides excellent outdoor recreation with an abundance of wildlfe.

Pilot Mountain State Park offers a majestic pinnacle rising from out of nowhere, 1,400 feet above the surrounding countryside.

Spectacular panoramic views, cascading waterfalls, and dense forest define this beautiful land that is the "Cradle of American Forestry".

High Shoals Waterfall, one of the highest points in the park, offers a panoramic view over more than 60 miles.

The weathering action of nature has created a mini-moonscape on this dome-shaped granite mass.

Located in the Carolina Piedmont, it is packed with archeological sites . Beatiful fall colors and winter vistas greet the visitor.

Refresh your spirit in this oasis of green in the midst of the high-tech Research Triangle Park.