The only state park in Raleigh, Umstead State Park is an oasis of green inside a bustling city. As soon as you enter the front…
Millstone Creek Orchards
Millstone Creek Orchards in Ramseur is your one stop shop for all the U-pick fruit your heart desires! In the spring they have blackberries and…
Jordan Lake Educational State Forest
I first heard about the seven NC State Forests by visiting Clemmons Educational State Forest in Clayton. When I saw that the Jordan Lake State…
The Seven Wonders of Wake County
You may have heard about the Seven Wonders of the World, but have you heard of the Seven Wonders of Wake County?! The Wake Nature…
Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve
Horseshoe Farm has gained some popularity during quarantine! Anytime we went pre-pandemic, there was never anyone there. At the height of it’s quarantine fame, they…
Spring Haven Farm in Chapel Hill
My kids have seen more animals during the pandemic than they’ve probably seen in their entire life. All because zoos and farms seem to be…
Smith Creek Soccer Park in Wake Forest
Smith Creek Soccer Park is obviously meant for soccer games, as the name implies. However, we’ve found some great use for the open fields and…
Harper Park in Knightdale
**The Harper Park playground has been demolished in preparation for a brand new inclusive playground coming July 2022!!** I feel like most people in the…
Mitchell Mill State Natural Area
Mitchell Mill State Natural Area is a unique spot to visit in Northern Wake County. It is a 105-acre tract that has a huge flat…
Clemmons Educational State Forest
I had heard of Clemmons Educational State Forest, but pre-pandemic I mainly gravitated towards playgrounds so the kids could play while mommy relaxed. Nowadays with…