Be sure to check out the last post, “Find your chill: Parent edition.”
Spending time in nature sounds like a nice thing to do, but it’s more than that. Time outdoors actually promotes mental health. Interested in learning more? For starters, you can read more here, here, and here.
We live in an area rich in natural resources and places to explore or just “be” outside. I’m sure this post is not complete, and I didn’t even touch the vast amount of outdoor dining and event venues, but I hope it will be a good place to start.
Chapel Hill and Durham
North Carolina Botanical Display Garden and Piedmont Nature Trails
Battle Park and Forest Theater
Trails and Greenways of Chapel Hill
Trails and Greenways of Durham
Duke Forest Shepherd Nature Trail
Al Buehler Cross Country Trail
A little further out…
Haw River Canoe & Kayak – Guided or self-guided tours
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area – Trails, picnicking, and fishing in a unique, historical setting.
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area – Camping, boating, swimming, biking, hiking. See if you can spot the bald eagles!
William B. Umstead State Park – All the allure of a state park, plus equestrian trails for horse owners.