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2. This NC landmark is among the best national parks in ... - AOL

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   There are dozens of national parks across the U.S., but one of the very best is in North Carolina, according to a recent report. Travel + Leisure released its annual World’s Best Awards of the ...

3. New River State Park - Wikipedia

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   New River State Park. /  36.41528°N 81.38722°W  / 36.41528; -81.38722. New River State Park is a North Carolina state park in Ashe County, North Carolina in the United States. Located near Jefferson, North Carolina, it covers 3,323 acres (13.45 km 2) [2] in the protected New River watershed. The New River is one of the oldest rivers in ...

4. List of National Park Service areas in North Carolina - Wikipedia

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   There are 13 National parks in North Carolina. Only the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a traditional park. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is also a World Heritage Site. Other parks include heritage areas, historic sites, national seashores, historic trails, and memorials managed by the National Park Service. Several of the ...

5. Stone Mountain State Park - Wikipedia

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   Established. 1975. Named for. Stone Mountain. Governing body. North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation. Website. www .ncparks .gov /stone-mountain-state-park. Stone Mountain State Park is a 14,353-acre (58.08 km 2) [2] North Carolina state park in Alleghany County and Wilkes County, North Carolina .

6. The Best National Parks, Monuments and Historical Sites in ...

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   Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which straddles the North Carolina and Tennessee border, is the nation's most visited national park, welcoming more than 12.9 million people through its gates ...

7. Fort Macon State Park - Wikipedia

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   Fort Macon State Park is the second most visited state park in North Carolina, with an annual visitation of 1.3 million, despite being one of the smallest state parks in North Carolina with 424 acres (1.72 km 2 ). [1] Fort Macon was built as part of the Third System of US fortifications, and was preceded by Fort Hampton of the Second System.

8. Best national parks: Eastern United States - AOL

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   Great Smoky Mountains National Park, bordering North Carolina and Tennessee America's most visited national park, the Great Smoky Mountains, are a mystical and breathtaking destination in our nation.

9. Gorges State Park - Wikipedia

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   Gorges State Park is a 7,709-acre (31.20 km 2) [1] North Carolina state park in Transylvania County, North Carolina in the United States and along with other conservation lands is part of a 100,000+ acre conservation corridor stretching some 80 miles along the NC/SC state line. The land, along Jocassee Gorges, was purchased by the state from ...