Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve

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Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd. Southern Pines, NC 28387 Website: ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/wewo/main.php Located in Southern Pines, Weymouth Woods was established in 1963 as an 898-acre natural preserve. Early settlers called this area the Pine Barrens because of its extensive open forests of longleaf pines. Today, the preserve protects a remnant of

Raven Rock

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Raven Rock Located in Lillington, just north of the Sandhills, this park sits along the Fall Zone, where hard rock more than 400 million years old gives way to softer sediment of the coastal plain. Raven Rock rises 150 feet and stretches along more than a mile of the Cape Fear

Jordan Lake

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Jordan Lake About 1.5 hours north of the Sandhills, near Apex, Jordan Lake State Recreation Area encompasses almost 50,000 (yes thousand) acres of unspoiled park land and offers camping, boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking, swimming, bald eagle and other wildlife observing, historic sites, and educational and special events. Every October, Jordan Lake

Morrow Mountain

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Morrow Mountain Just west of the Sandhills, Morrow Mountain was home to Native Americans 10,000 years before the first Europeans arrived. The once mighty Uwharrie Mountains still stand to 936 feet in contrast to the rolling Piedmont. Enjoy boating/canoeing, camping/cabins, fishing, picnicking, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, exhibits, a historic site and

Adventures in Robbins

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Adventures in Robbins Located at the northwestern tip of Moore County, Robbins boasts a friendly atmosphere, coupled with family values and a strong sense of community. Originally a textile mill town, Robbins is more than a rural community, it’s also a hub for outdoor activities including canoeing, kayaking, hiking—even stargazing. Paddling Trails Robbins

Moore County Parks & Recreation

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Moore County Parks & Recreation 155 Hillcrest Park Ln. Carthage, NC Tel: (910) 947-2504 Website: www.moorecountync.gov/rec Moore County provides leisure services to its residents with a focus on youth, individuals with disabilities and senior citizens. The department offers a variety of athletic programs and special events for the young and young-at-heart, including baseball, basketball, cheerleading,