Theodore Roosevelt State Natural Area in Pine Knoll Shores, is a pristine 265-acre
North Carolina State Park unit on Bogue Banks along the Crystal Coast, safeguarding the barrier island's last remaining intact maritime forest. This dedicated nature preserve features diverse coastal ecosystems, including dense maritime forest, salt marshes, and soundside views, offering visitors serene hiking trails like the Roosevelt Nature Trail that wind through the landscape with boardwalks, interpretive signs, and opportunities to spot wildlife such as birds, turtles, and other native species. Conveniently adjacent to the
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, the area provides an accessible escape into undeveloped natural beauty, with scenic overlooks of the marshes and Bogue Sound that make it a peaceful spot for walking, birdwatching, and appreciating the region's fragile coastal environment any time of year.
Directions:
From Morehead City, take the Atlantic Beach Bridge across the sound and turn right on Fort Macon Road/NC-58. Go 4.8 miles and turn right on Pine Knoll Boulevard. In a quarter mile, turn left on Roosevelt Boulevard and follow to the parking lot at the end.
Map:
Trails:
Alice Hoffman Nature Trail
Alice Hoffman Nature Trail is only accessible through the aquarium. It makes a half-mile loop along the salt marsh.
Wildlife:
Great egret (Ardea alba)
American white ibis (Eudocimus albus)
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