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5 National Parks And Forests Worth A Day Trip From Charlotte

Summer is wrapping up, and the fall weather will be here soon. It’s the perfect time to get outdoors and explore. Lucky for us there are lots of great places…

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Summer is wrapping up, and the fall weather will be here soon. It's the perfect time to get outdoors and explore. Lucky for us there are lots of great places to hike and learn about history all while enjoying nature. Here are 5 National Parks and Forests worth a day trip from Charlotte.

Pisgah National Forest

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

Appalachian Trail

Carl Sandburg Home

Blue Ridge Parkway

Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.