Travel and Outdoors

Plan a day trip to Johnston County to pick strawberries, shop fresh produce, and enjoy outdoor events with the family.
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NC Freedom Park, which serves as a beacon of hope honoring Black North Carolinians, is open to the public in downtown Raleigh.
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The Sandhills region of NC is home to some of the best golfing in the state (and country).
Wake County experienced a record-breaking year, welcoming 17.8 million visitors who spent $3 billion in 2022.
The City of Raleigh has an active adults program that offers planned day and overnight trips geared toward adults ages 50 and older.
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Pack your bags, grab your favorite person, and save 15% on an end-of-summer getaway at The Omni Grove Park Inn.
Members of the community are invited to help create Dix Park’s cultural interpretation plan, an endeavor to acknowledge the history of the park and approach it with sensitivity, one of the first of its kind.
RDU is growing rapidly in many ways — including passenger traffic, new flights and restaurants, and airport enhancements.
Need a reason to hit the road this summer? Make it a trip to down I-95 to Cumberland County and drink up at these 10 Fayetteville and Hope Mills spots.
So you’ve chosen the City of Oaks for your bachelorette destination — we’ve got you covered with fun activities and places to eat and raise a toast.
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
The Sunflower Field at Dix Park is blooming — sip, listen to music, and snack on food truck finds at the five-acre field.
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Here’s how to enter to win an unforgettable trip to the Lowes Foods House.
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You’re more likely to find baby animals in need this summer, so be informed about how your intervention can help (or harm) local wildlife in need.
The world’s first children’s health education playground now features a MindWELL Garden Labyrinth to help bridge the gap between nature and mental well-being.
It’s getting hot so it’s time to find your next relief from the sun — dip your toes in one of these public pools or splash pads this summer.
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In Burnsville, you can ascend the highest mountain peak east of the Mississippi, cool off by a waterfall, and dig into local barbecue — all in one place.
This will be the flower’s first bloom.
This unconventional new park isn’t too big, but it’s full of color and local artist Katie Stewart’s artistic vision.
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Looking for the perfect spot for a summer photo shoot? Stop and smell the roses (and strike a pose) at these Raleigh gardens.
With unique summer offerings, this Cary farm might be your go-to Saturday spot.
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Greenville, SC is filled with fun, scenic outdoor activities for the whole family.
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Known as the “Jewel of South Carolina,” there’s a lot to do and see in and around Lake Murray.
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Known as the “Jewel of South Carolina,” there’s a lot to do and see in and around Lake Murray.
Prepare for summer weather in Raleigh, NC with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks for June, July, and August 2023.
Planning a getaway? Check out Monterey, CA, a picturesque coastal town with quaint gift shops, local seafood eateries, and outdoor activities aplenty.
The century plant typically blooms once every 10-30 years and can reach up to 35 feet tall — you don’t want to miss this rare bloom.
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See what we saw and what we ate as we waltzed around the quaint city of New Bern, situated just ~2 hours from downtown Raleigh on the Neuse River.
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