Raven Rock
State Park,
Lillington. Hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, fishing, camping, picnicking.
(910) 893-4888
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/
visit/raro/home.html

Sandhills Gamelands.
More than 30,000 acres in Richmond, Scotland counties.
(919) 281-3917

Uwharrie National Forest/Birkhead Wilderness Area.
N.C. 24/27, west of Troy.
Ancient mountains, Badin Lake, trails, hike, bike, horseback riding, camping.
(910) 576-6391
www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/

Weymouth Woods
Nature Preserve,
Southern Pines. 600 acres of natural area, plus hiking trails.
(910) 692-2167
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/
visit/wewo/home.html