Stone Mountain State Park, North Carolina

The banks of the placid waters provide excellent scenery for anyone floating along in a canoe, which is a very popular thing to do at Stone Mountain State Park. Venture away from the river, and you’ll find yourself traversing rugged hills covered in wildflowers and narrow winding roads. You won’t have any troubles finding outdoor activities to occupy your time here, no matter how many nights you log under the stars. But don’t feel like you need to work up a sweat. If you just want to float down the lazy New River in an inner tube, that’s okay too.