Birdwatching with children can be a fun and educational activity while camping. North Carolina is home to a wide variety of bird species. Ducks, geese, swans, and loons all can be spotted around North Carolina's many rivers and lakes. Additionally, be on the lookout for bald eagles, anhinga, pelicans and many other species of bird.
Children are full of energy and excitement when it comes to experiencing the great outdoors. Explore North Carolina's awesome nature trails either on foot or by bicycle. While enjoying the wilderness scenery, be on the lookout for deer, rabbit, beaver, otter, raccoon and other small mammals. On foot, you may spot turtles, lizards, frogs, snakes or salamanders as well.
North Carolina State Parks offer free educational activities throughout the year. You may experience a guided nature walk, or see a wild animal up close. Arts and crafts, story times and other great activities can help keep children busy while they learn about plants, insects, animals or issues in conservation.
Planned activities are a part of great camping trip, but don't forget to include time to relax. Children can enjoy swimming at one of North Carolina's many lakes that feature clean, sandy beaches. Playground equipment, game rooms and children's recreational activities can be found at many of North Carolina campgrounds as well.
North Carolina is home to many fun and exciting attractions. In central North Carolina, you can find the Lazy 5 Ranch, as well as the North Carolina Zoo. In the south-western part of the state plan to visit The Western North Carolina Nature Center. The center is a living museum of North Carolina wildlife and provides hands-on and sensory activities for children. In the northern region, visit Roanoke Island Festival Park. At the aprk you can walk the plank of the "Elizabeth II," a three-mast sailing ship built to honor the settlers who first came to Roanoke.
