Shining Rock Wilderness Area in North Carolina offers breathtaking hikes, including the mysterious Dragon Tree and Skinny Dip Falls.
Dismal Swamp State Park offers unique access to the Great Dismal Swamp's diverse ecosystem with opportunities for hiking, biking, canoeing, and kayaking.
Linville Gorge in North Carolina features a stunning spring bloom of daffodils at Daffodil Flats, accessible via a challenging hike.
The oldest tree in North Carolina, a bald cypress, is over 2,000 years old and located on the Black River.
North Carolina's forests feature a unique glow-in-the-dark fungus that can be seen after dark.
Three Sisters Swamp in North Carolina is home to some of the world's oldest cypress trees, best explored by kayak.