The Elizabethtown and White Lake area is proud to be designated as a Trail Town by Visit NC and Outdoor NC, representing all the outdoor adventure and experiences offered in Bladen County – the Mother County. We welcome you to Mother Nature’s Playground.
With over 350,000 acres of forests, four state parks and natural areas, and an abundance of lakes, rivers, and mysterious Carolina Bays, Bladen County offers endless opportunities to explore, relax, and reconnect with nature. Whether you’re hiking along scenic trails, casting a line into the Cape Fear River, swimming in the clear waters of White Lake, paddling through ancient bay swamps, or simply stargazing under the unpolluted night sky — this is a place where the outdoors takes center stage.
We welcome you to enjoy our playground while respecting our rich historical, agricultural and outdoor heritage. Our land and people can tell many tales about the development of our country, help us keep it that way by following the Leave No Trace philosophy.
In Bladen County, every trail leads to discovery, every sunrise brings new adventure, and every moment spent outside is a chance to experience the magic of Mother Nature at her finest.
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