Parks & Nature Reserves

This collection spans North Carolina’s diverse landscape, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic coast. It features historic landmarks like Fort Raleigh, site of the Roanoke Colony, and the Bentonville Battlefield. Natural highlights include the 315-foot spire at Chimney Rock State Park, the cypress-lined waters of Jones Lake, and the North Carolina Arboretum’s extensive botanical collections. Visitors can explore prehistoric Native American history at Town Creek Indian Mound or visit coastal defenses at Fort Macon State Park.