You may remember that earlier this month I talked about all of the great indoor activities that the Triangle region of North Carolina offers its residents, visitors, friends and families. To be honest, I could have made that blog post A LOT longer but sometimes its fun to explore and discover new places for yourself (hint, hint! If you found one I didn’t list then please let me know!).

This week I am heading outdoors and sharing several great attractions and activities that are an absolute must this summer!

The Durham Bulls are a minor league baseball team based in Durham, North Carolina and are the Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays major-league club. Enjoying a game outdoors with friends or family is a perfect way to spend an afternoon or a whole day!

The Carolina Mudcats are another minor league baseball team based in the eastern suburbs of Raleigh and are the Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds major-league club (can you tell I’m a baseball fan??).

With the World Cup taking place earlier this year, soccer has taken center stage! The Carolina RailHawks are a professional soccer team based in Cary, North Carolina, United States and play their home games at WakeMed Soccer Park.

Minutes from Durham, Hillsborough, and Chapel Hill, the Eno River State Park offers secluded wilderness trails with a clear river drifting over a rocky stream bed.

William B. Umstead State Park is located between Raleigh, Cary and Durham and offers visitors hiking trails, fishing, picnicking and much more.

The Triangle Greenways are a network of public open spaces and recreational trails which provide for activities such as walking, jogging, hiking, bird watching, nature study, fishing, picnicking and outdoor fun.

For all you runners out there, the North Carolina Roadrunners Club is the largest running club in North Carolina and based in the Triangle.

The Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Cary’s Regency Park, where enjoyment is as much about atmosphere and the environment as it is about the entertainment. 

If you are into live music (and lets be honets, who isn’t?) the heart of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, offers music-lovers North Carolina’s premier outdoor, open-air concert venue: the Alltel Pavilion at Walnut Creek.

And, what better way to start the weekend early than with The Midtown Music Series at North Hills in Raleigh which offers a Thursday night beach music series.

Didn’t I tell you the Triangle had lots of great summertime activities?