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Founded in 1879 as the state's first public museum, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences documents and interprets the natural history of the state of North Carolina through exhibits, research, collections, publications, and educational programming. Exciting interactive exhibits and dioramas showcase North Caro…
Founded in 1879 as the state's first public museum, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences documents and interprets the natural history of the state of North Carolina through exhibits, research, collections, publications, and educational programming. Exciting interactive exhibits and dioramas showcase North Carolina's rich natural history and global connections.
Heading to North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences? A few things to know before you go:
Photo: Joshua EarleNorth Carolina's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Sergei AkulichSteep is hard. These are the ten North Carolina trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Joshua EarleTen gentle, well-marked North Carolina trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Sergei AkulichNorth Carolina's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleFederal parks and recreation areas in North Carolina ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleNorth Carolina's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.