Historic Yates Mill
See a working mill up close and turn a nature outing into a trip through local history.
THE OUTDOOR EDIT
A slower kind of weekend.
Woodland trails, a historic mill, and time beside the water.
Pick one place for an unhurried outing. Check the trail conditions and the mill’s tour schedule; bring water and shoes suited to the route.
William B. Umstead State Park
Choose a woodland trail and make room for a quieter kind of Raleigh day.
Lake Johnson Waterfront Walk
Make a simple walk feel like a small escape with water views and wooded paths.
Updated October 18, 2026. Check dates and prices before making plans.