Outdoors

Check out these 20 hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around the City of Oaks for outdoor adventures.
Run, jog, walk, or volunteer for a cause this spring.
In this guide, we’re diving into the City of Oaks’ oldest streets and how they got their names.
Grab your laptop and enjoy fresh air and sunshine.
According to Walk Friendly, the City of Oaks has a silver-level status.
Find resources and new ways to explore the City of Oaks as an older adult.
The TLC was founded in 1983.
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up six farmers markets around Raleigh, NC.
Updates on the waterfront park, new bridges, and greenway connection
We’re highlighting the 33 best parks that Raleigh, NC has to offer — complete with playgrounds, trails, and tennis courts.
Where to hit the slopes within five hours of the City of Oaks.
How to prepare your garden and what to plant in the winter months.
Whether you want to walk, run, hike, bike, paddle, or ride, there’s a local trail for everyone.
False fall? Try wild winter.
Wake County is leasing more than 150 acres for cyclists.
Effective now through Wednesday, Nov. 30, all non-essential lighting in city facilities will be turned off between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Drum roll please... 🥁
Raleighites approved a new parks bond. Now what?
It’s tree lighting season around the City of Oaks, so we rounded up eight opportunities to get festive.
Instead of trashing your seasonal porch decor, drop off old pumpkins at a local composting site or compost at home.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Koka Booth Amphiteatre.
Plus, 14 running clubs in Raleigh you can join to get those miles in year-round.
Two of Jennifer Hadley’s photos are among the 40 finalists.
Watch as jack-o'-lanterns set sail on Fri., Oct. 28.
Celebrate the Day of the Dead in Raleigh during this annual 5K race.
The new stand is designed to spark conversations in the community about a more sustainable transportation model.
A new floral mural by local artist Taylor White can be viewed at The Willard Rooftop.
From blazing leaves to fall fests, we want to see autumn in Raleigh through your lens.
This year’s festival will feature 40+ eateries, 100+ local makers, and 20+ NC craft breweries.
Fall is here — what better way to celebrate then picking out the perfect pumpkin?
The sanctuary will soon house eight bobcats.
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