Here Are The Most Underrated State Parks In North Carolina and South Carolina
Here are the most underrated state parks in North Carolina and South Carolina. Love Exploring scoured the country to find those state parks that you just don’t hear about all the time. And I’m a girl that loves a good state park. Between hiking and horseback riding I have been to many. But I have never been to these places. That will change.
According to Love Exploring via msn.com, Hanging Rock State Park in Stokes County is the most underrated state park in North Carolina. It is pretty clear how it got its name. There is literally a big beautiful hanging rock at this park. The website describes Hanging Rock State Park, as a precarious-looking precipice reached via the 1.3 mile Hanging Rock Trail. And this makes sense, this is a go to destination for rock climbers. I do love a good waterfall and they have several. There is also a 12 acre lake. Wonder if I could do some fishing there?
Beaufort, South Carolina has been on my radar lately. Probably because it has been named the best small town to visit in the Palmetto State. It is also home to the most underrated state park in South Carolina. Hunting Island State Park near Beaufort makes the list. What is so special about this place? Plenty! The park has a 130 foot lighthouse, offering beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean. You can pass the time checking out the nature trails, do some boating or check out the indigenous birds in the area.
No matter if you are a beach lover or mountain dweller there is something for everyone. Here are the most underrated state parks in North Carolina and South Carolina. Check out all the underrated state parks in the country right here from msn.com.
Planning A Beach Vacation? These Are The Most Popular North Carolina Beaches
Looking to plan a beach vacation? But not sure where to start? That’s understandable. With so many beach towns in North Carolina, it can be overwhelming to know where to pick. I know many people are the type to spend a week on the same beach and even in the same home year after year, but with so many fantastic beaches in the Carolinas why limit yourself? I’m team pick a new spot every summer for sure! But if you’re trying to narrow it down how do you even start? A good place is with the most popular North Carolina beaches! And luckily for you, our friends over at BetCarolina.com sent us research on which North Carolina beach towns fit that description!
Even growing up in North Carolina I have always more frequently visited South Carolina beaches. Though in the last 10 years or so I’ve spent some time at a couple of Wilmington area beaches that both made this list. Many are on the Outer Banks, which is on my list but why do they all have to be so long of a drive? I can be in the Myrtle area in 3 hours so 5-6 is hard to justify! But with so many publications raving about the area, eventually, I’ll have to cave!
To compile this list they consulted US News & World Report data on the Best North Carolina beaches, then utilized Google Search data to determine which of these beaches have the most interest from North Carolinians. So scroll through the list, do some research, and then grab your beach chair and your bathing suit. We are just days away from Memorial Day Weekend the official kick-off of summer. It’s time to plan that beach trip you’ll remember forever. You can read Bet Carolina’s full report here or keep reading to see which towns made the list and what makes them so great!
The Most Popular North Carolina Beaches
Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.
