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Posted in North Carolina Nature April 21, 2018 by Robin Jarvis

You’ll Love A Walk Through This Enchanted Bamboo Forest In North Carolina

North Carolina has some awesome parks to get outside and play. From the gigantic dunes of Jockey Ridge State Park to Pilot Mountain, and all the other state, city and county parks in between, the Tar Heel State never runs dry in the well of outdoor fun.

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One park worthy of more than a walk through is located right downtown in one of the most popular resort areas in the state.

Oconoluftee Islands Park is an oasis in the mountains featuring the shoals of the Oconoluftee River for cooling off on a hot day.

The outdoor oasis also features picnic areas, plenty of shade, and some super friendly residents.

Geographically, the park gets divided by two legs of the river, leaving a big island in the middle... an island that includes some trails — and the bamboo forest.

Go ahead, take a stroll through this jungle-like setting. It's not big enough to get lost for very long.

And you'll find you usually have some point of reference as you make your way around the tall timbers. Some of the largest bamboo in the world can grow to nearly 100 feet tall. It's not nearly that high in this enchanting forest, but it's still quite impressive!

Oconaluftee Islands Park, Highway 441, Cherokee, NC 28719. Open all hours, with no admission fee.

Looking for a park to visit on the eastern side of the state? Enjoy a day at this enchanting beach park in North Carolina!

Robin Jarvis

Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: rjarvis@onlyinyourstate.com.