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Clemmons Educational State Forest

2411 Old U.S. 70 West, Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 553-5651
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Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Clayton
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Forests
Traveller Description: Clemmons Educational State Forest is a great place to walk an explore the ecology of a managed forest. Kids will love the talking trees and rocks... more »
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Garner, North Carolina, United States
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I love this place! The rangers are very nice. There is so much to do..trails, pond, a net for badmitten or volley ball and horseshoes. The park is educational (Talking Trees as the kids call it) The shelter is one of the best anywhere.. The best part is that it is free! If you want to use the shelter for... More

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Miami
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Talking trees. Talking rocks. Feeding turtles and fish. Great trails and picnic facilities. Bathrooms. Great family time or escape for a few hours.

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Fuquay Varina, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

This is a wonderful outdoor venue. There are tables for a picnic lunch, trails for hiking, and a pond to relax by. The two main attractions are the 'talking trees' and the 'talking rocks'. Each trail is around a mile long, and has about 7-10 "boxes with buttons". Each 'box' has a story inside. The 'boxes' are simply recordings that... More

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NC
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Good park, has a walking trail with stops for kids where they can hear about rocks and things. Park is free and maintained well.

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Orlando, Florida
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Love coming here to trail run. And the talking trees are so cute!

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Smithfield, North Carolina
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2011

My cub scout den really enjoyed the park. Very interesting

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