Sycamore Trails & Hands-on Nature Education Exploration

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About this adventure

William B. Umstead State Park, spanning the borders of Raleigh, Cary, and Durham, is described as one of the core state forest parks in the Triangle area. This weekend, the park's Visitor Center hosts a nature observation day, where children can observe native North Carolina bird specimens and amphibian/reptile exhibits in the indoor exhibition hall and borrow Junior Ranger Discovery Kits. Families may then hike along the gentle Oak Rock Nature Trail or Sycamore Trail, where they might find pinecones, observe moss, and wild squirrels. The park's Visitor Center and surrounding boardwalks are described as flat and wide, which may allow for easy stroller access. The center's restrooms are equipped with non-slip step stools and diaper changing stations, and outdoor shaded picnic tables are available. It is suitable for children aged 2 to 14 and the whole family.