Garden Lover? Don’t Miss JC Raulston Arboretum (5,000+ plants)
If you love gardens, plants and trees, don’t miss the nationally acclaimed JC Raulston Arboretum ...
Raleigh is a great city for nature and outdoor adventures with plenty of lakes, greenway trails, parks, gardens, playgrounds and more!
Don’t Miss the Beautiful Raleigh Rose Garden (Free & Open 365 Days)
Tucked away off Hillsborough Street near the main campus of NC State University, the Raleigh ...
Hidden Gem Near Raleigh: Paddling Robertson Millpond Preserve
Your first thought upon arriving at Robertson Millpond Preserve will be, “are you sure there ...
15 Top Lakes Near Raleigh NC (for Adventure + Relaxation)
Ahh, lake life! We grew up on the beaches of Australia but have fallen in ...
25 Fantastic Raleigh Trails (for Hiking, Biking, Running, or a Gentle Stroll)
In case you don’t know, 2023 is the Year of the Trail in North Carolina ...
6 Lovely Gardens in Raleigh (and one amazing garden nearby!)
We’re fortunate to have access to several gorgeous gardens in Raleigh that are home to ...
Hiking the EASY Pott’s Branch Trail, Umstead State Park
Now the weather is warmer and the trees are in full lush, we're on a ...
Hiking the Loblolly Trail (plus a loop) in Umstead State Park
You know how sometimes you just scratch your head and wonder how on earth you ...
Hiking the 7 Mile Sycamore Trail: Umstead State Park, Raleigh
We love that William B Umstead State Park is only a 15-minute drive from downtown ...
A Guide to Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham (30 minutes from Raleigh)Â
We recently spent a few hours on a beautiful spring day walking through the gorgeous ...