The unexpected natural wonder Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park in New Bern, North Carolina, opened in 2011 as Craven County’s first nature park. The 133 acres of preserved pristine coastal land offer bird-watching, hiking, and fishing. This lovely well-maintained space features restrooms, a picnic area, an extensive gravel walking trail, and a 2,000-foot boardwalk giving access to Broad Creek.

The 1.5-mile, wide natural trail loop is an easy hike, with two restrooms along the way, one in the parking lot and one closer to the water.
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And you'll also find interactive and educational signs posted for your convenience.
Several trail cuts in between the main loop provide access to a variety of interesting plants and organisms.
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Some of the mossy areas and exposed tree roots can be slippery.
Other spots were created for relaxing and enjoying nature.
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As you can see, Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park is very well maintained.

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The pretty trail leads to the boardwalk and opens up to the lovely Broad Creek.
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A perfect reward for the effort, wouldn't you say?
The boardwalk also offers directions pointing toward what interesting wildlife you might find in the serene habitat.
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Some other birds you might see here are purple martins, brown-headed cowbirds, and yellow-rumped warblers.
This spacious property was purchased by the Coastal Land Trust and transferred to Craven County for the purpose of this nature park.
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An on-site dock includes a fishing area and canoe and kayak launch.
And while you've probably visited a lot of beautiful natural areas, nobody can prepare you for the impact of this breathtaking view, also free here every day.
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Be sure to schedule a visit to the Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park in New Bern, North Carolina. Discover more about this magical place at the Coastal Land Trust website. And before you go, read about why you should pay a visit to the historic town of New Bern in North Carolina. 

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Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park, 1095 Broad Creek Rd, New Bern, NC 28560, USA