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Eco-Tourism Spotlight: Lawson Creek Park & Trent River Kayaking

For outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers, Lawson Creek Park serves as New Bern’s premier eco-tourism hub. Spanning over 130 acres along the calm waters of the Trent River, this sprawling waterfront park offers easy water access, boardwalk nature trails, boat launches, and prime wildlife viewing opportunities. Paddling & Kayaking the Trent River With its gentle… Eco-Tourism Spotlight: Lawson Creek Park & Trent River Kayaking: Read Article »

August 6, 2026

By cvonwall@gmail.com

Local Lifestyle Walking Tours

The Walkable “Bear Town Bears” Public Art Trail in Downtown New Bern

One of the most charming and interactive ways to explore historic downtown New Bern is by following the Bear Town Bears Public Art Trail. Scattered throughout the downtown waterfront, boutique shopping districts, and municipal parks, these hand-painted, life-sized fiberglass bear statues celebrate New Bern’s Swiss heritage—named after Bern, Switzerland, where “Bern” means bear. The Bear… The Walkable “Bear Town Bears” Public Art Trail in Downtown New Bern: Read Article »

August 6, 2026

By cvonwall@gmail.com

New Bern News Outdoors & Recreation

5 Big Takeaways from the July 2026 Oriental Town Board Meeting

Hello, New Bern community! Your Support New Bern reporter brings you an important update from our neighbors in Oriental following their bustling July 2026 Town Board Meeting. Decisions made in Pamlico County’s coastal towns matter to greater New Bern and Craven County residents too, since Oriental shares the same waterways, tourism economy, and hurricane season… 5 Big Takeaways from the July 2026 Oriental Town Board Meeting: Read Article »

August 6, 2026

By AntiHelper

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