North Carolina is full of places to explore. Uncharted mountains, gorgeous beaches, lakes and rivers. There’s plenty of fun to be had, but sometimes you’re also craving a bit of a challenge. What a better way to unleash your adventure than exploring these 10 places in North Carolina.
- Jockey’s Ridge
Flickr / Kathleen Conklin The largest active sand dune on the east coast offers breathtaking views, a desert-like experience, and plenty of adventure…like hang gliding!
- Grandfather Mountain
Flickr / Kim Seng Grandfather Mountain offers challenging hikes, wildlife, rocky overlooks, and a mile high swinging bridge.
- Cape Hatteras
Flickr / Zach Frailey This rugged and wild section of the OBX offers perfect waves for surfing and gorgeous beach views.
- Mt. Mitchell
Flickr / Kolin Toney Mt. Mitchell offers great hiking trails and jaw dropping views only obtained from the highest peak east of the Mississippi.
- French Broad River
Flickr / Melissa Wilkins The French Broad River is perfect for a day of tubing, swimming or whitewater rafting.
- DuPont State Forest
Flickr / Matthew DuPont State Forest has some breathtaking waterfalls as well as challenging hiking trails. Perfect for a weekend of adventure!
- Appalachian Trail
Flickr / Frank Kehren The Appalachian Trail is perfect for testing out an ‘into the wild’ lifestyle. Or even take a long weekend of hiking and camping to soak up some of the most beautiful views of the Appalachian Mountains.
- Pilot Mountain
Flickr / Zach Frailey If you’ve ever wanted to try rock climbing…Pilot Mountain is the perfect place to test your skills. It’s gorgeous yet centrally located for a fun day away.
- Hanging Rock State Park
Flickr / Zach Frailey Another centrally-located gem of the state is Hanging Rock. Full of gorgeous waterfalls, scenic hikes, and great views.
- Upper Whitewater Falls
Flickr / Glenn Marsch At 400 feet, Whitewater Falls is the tallest waterfall in the southeast. The upper portion falls in NC while the bottom in SC. The falls are breathtaking, and the hikes to get up close are strenuous yet rewarding. It’s an amazing experience.
There are plenty of places to go in North Carolina when you’re feeling adventurous. Yet these 10 places really bring out your inner explorer. Have you experienced any places on this list or have any fun adventures planned for spring?
Flickr / Kathleen Conklin
The largest active sand dune on the east coast offers breathtaking views, a desert-like experience, and plenty of adventure…like hang gliding!
Flickr / Kim Seng
Grandfather Mountain offers challenging hikes, wildlife, rocky overlooks, and a mile high swinging bridge.
Flickr / Zach Frailey
This rugged and wild section of the OBX offers perfect waves for surfing and gorgeous beach views.
Flickr / Kolin Toney
Mt. Mitchell offers great hiking trails and jaw dropping views only obtained from the highest peak east of the Mississippi.
Flickr / Melissa Wilkins
The French Broad River is perfect for a day of tubing, swimming or whitewater rafting.
Flickr / Matthew
DuPont State Forest has some breathtaking waterfalls as well as challenging hiking trails. Perfect for a weekend of adventure!
Flickr / Frank Kehren
The Appalachian Trail is perfect for testing out an ‘into the wild’ lifestyle. Or even take a long weekend of hiking and camping to soak up some of the most beautiful views of the Appalachian Mountains.
If you’ve ever wanted to try rock climbing…Pilot Mountain is the perfect place to test your skills. It’s gorgeous yet centrally located for a fun day away.
Another centrally-located gem of the state is Hanging Rock. Full of gorgeous waterfalls, scenic hikes, and great views.
Flickr / Glenn Marsch
At 400 feet, Whitewater Falls is the tallest waterfall in the southeast. The upper portion falls in NC while the bottom in SC. The falls are breathtaking, and the hikes to get up close are strenuous yet rewarding. It’s an amazing experience.
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