Guide to Raleigh-Durham Recreation and Outdoors
Raleigh-Durham is a great place to enjoy the outdoors. Mild winters, and abundant year-round sunshine allow residents to get outside and play no matter what the season. Raleigh-Durham residents enjoy all kinds of outdoor recreation, from bicycling to water skiing. Use this guide to learn how to get out and join them!
Duke Forest
Duke Forest offers opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding at several locations in the Raleigh-Durham area.
Duke Forest offers opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding at several locations in the Raleigh-Durham area.
Durham Dog Parks
Ditch your dog’s leash at one of Durham’s dog parks. The Durham Parks and Recreation Department oversees Durham’s dog parks and holds various other “canine recreation” activities, including dog obeidience classes.
Ditch your dog’s leash at one of Durham’s dog parks. The Durham Parks and Recreation Department oversees Durham’s dog parks and holds various other “canine recreation” activities, including dog obeidience classes.
Cary Parks
Learn about the parks, greenways and recreational activities available in Cary, NC, one of Raleigh’s largest suburbs.
Learn about the parks, greenways and recreational activities available in Cary, NC, one of Raleigh’s largest suburbs.
Triangle Rivers and Lakes
Boat, fish or swim in one of the Raleigh-Durham area's lakes or rivers. Use this guide to find a lake or river near you.
Boat, fish or swim in one of the Raleigh-Durham area's lakes or rivers. Use this guide to find a lake or river near you.
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Apply for a hunting or fishing license, read up on hunting, fishing and trapping regulations, and learn about Raleigh-Durham's wildlife at the NC Wildlife Resources Commission's website.
Apply for a hunting or fishing license, read up on hunting, fishing and trapping regulations, and learn about Raleigh-Durham's wildlife at the NC Wildlife Resources Commission's website.