Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area CVB

04/11/2025

Our glass pinecones are GORGEOUS, but make no mistake, the real treasure in Moore County is our beautiful network of trails! From peaceful pine forests to scenic overlooks, there’s adventure around every bend.

Trail information: https://homeofgolf.com/moore-trails/
About Pinecone Pathways: https://homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways/

Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department
Southern Pines Parks and Recreation
Village of Pinehurst - Government
Foothills Outdoors

04/11/2025

🏁 NASCAR at the Rock Trivia 🏁

Answer the trivia question for a chance to win two tickets to the NASCAR races at Rockingham Speedway on Saturday, April 19!

Submit your answer by commenting on this post by 5:00pm on Sunday, April 13. One winner will be chosen randomly from all correct answers. The winner will receive two tickets to the NASCAR races at Rockingham Speedway on Saturday, April 19.

Can't wait? Buy your tickets now: https://racetherock.com/tickets/

04/10/2025

Pinecone Pathways Commemorative Patches

Our Pinecone Pathways Commemorative Patches are sold as a set of three at Against the Grain Shoppe for $15. The best part is that $10 from each sale will go to Friends of Weymouth Woods in support of the Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve. 🎉

04/10/2025

It's almost time for another amazing weekend in the Sandhills! Join us for a dinner train, markets, an apple blossom festival, and chamber music.

Check out our blog post for links and more information: https://homeofgolf.com/weekender

EntertainmentTrain
Village of Pinehurst - Government
Pop Up in the Pines
Rec Room Southern Pines
James Creek Cider House
Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities

04/09/2025

🚨 PINECONE PATHWAYS ALERT 🚨

On Thursday, April 10, Weymouth Woods will conduct a controlled burn over the yellow section of this map (behind the visitor center) and possibly into the purple section. All glass pinecones have been removed and will not be in play during the controlled burn. Pinecone hunting may resume on Friday, April 11.

04/09/2025

BREAKING: PRESS BRIEFING IN CONEWOOD HOLLOW

Tensions are high as Conewood Hollow leaders address growing fears over the recent disappearances. With over 50 pinecones now missing, the community demands answers. Where are they going? Who—or what—is behind it? 😱

Watch the full briefing and see how the Conewood Hollow leadership team is responding.

Learn more about Pinecone Pathways and report a sighting: https://homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways/

04/08/2025

Tim Russell is bringing new energy to the Sunrise Theater in downtown Southern Pines as its new executive director! His journey to this iconic stage has taken him around the world—from Australia to Hong Kong to Europe—as a corporate executive, but music has always been his passion. A longtime music fan and part-time musician, Russell has called Moore County home for the past 10 years.

When the opportunity to lead the Sunrise came along, he didn’t hesitate. Now, he’s sharing his vision for the theater, his love of music, and how Moore County is becoming a rising music destination in this episode of Paradise in the Pines.

Tune in to hear his story!

04/07/2025

The hunt continues! From April 7-13, our glass pinecones will be hidden along these trails. Will you find one?

📌 Bear Creek Trail System, Robbins
📌 Boyd Tract, Weymouth Center
📌 Rassie Wicker Park, Pinehurst
📌 Sandhills Horticultural Gardens
📌 Weymouth Woods, Southern Pines

What to do when you find a glass pinecone:

✅ Register your find at www.homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways
✅ Share your discovery using

Next trail announcement: Monday, April 14

Happy hunting!

Learn more: www.homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways
Download the list of trails: www.homeofgolf.com/moore-trails
View the gallery of found pinecones: https://woobox.com/8mqc96/gallery?web=1

04/04/2025

🏁 NASCAR at the Rock Trivia 🏁

Answer the trivia question for a chance to win two tickets to the NASCAR races at Rockingham Speedway on Saturday, April 19!

Submit your answer by commenting on this post by 5:00pm on Sunday, April 6. One winner will be chosen randomly from all correct answers. The winner will receive two tickets to the NASCAR races at Rockingham Speedway on Saturday, April 19.

Can't wait? Buy your tickets now: https://racetherock.com/tickets/

04/03/2025

This weekend in the Sandhills is PACKED with amazing things to see and do! Make sure you don't miss a firefest, parties for the oldest longleaf pine, a matinee race, a music festival, and a car show.

Check out our blog post for links and more info: https://homeofgolf.com/weekender

Starworks
Friends of Weymouth Woods
Pinehurst Harness Track
Village of Pinehurst - Government
Arts Council of Moore County
Sunrise Theater
Sandhills Motoring

04/02/2025

After witnessing Marty McPine disappear without a trace, Forrest Gump is finally in therapy, trying to process the eerie ripples, shadowy figures, and that "thing" in the sky. 😱

Can he piece together what really happened by the water’s edge? Or will the mystery of Conewood Hollow haunt him forever? Follow us for Part 3!

Learn more about Pinecone Pathways and report any sightings: https://homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways

04/01/2025

Big News for Golf Fans! 🎉

Pinehurst Resort No. 2 has once again claimed the top spot as the best golf course in North Carolina, according to the annual Top 100 rankings by the North Carolina Golf Panel!

The Dogwood Course at The Country Club Of North Carolina held strong at No. 3, while Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club and Quail Hollow (host of this year’s PGA Championship) swapped spots at No. 4 and No. 5.

In total, 19 Sandhills courses made the Top 100 list—14 of them landing in the Top 50!

That’s just another reason why the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen area is known as the Home of American Golf!

Read more: https://homeofgolf.com/top-100-nc-golf-courses

03/31/2025

The hunt continues! From March 31-April 6, our glass pinecones will be hidden along these trails. Will you find one?

📌 Aberdeen Lake Park, Aberdeen
📌 Bear Creek Trail System, Robbins
📌 Phillips Memorial Park, Cameron
📌 Whitehall Tract, Southern Pines
📌 Village Arboretum, Pinehurst

What to do when you find a glass pinecone:

✅ Register your find at www.homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways
✅ Share your discovery using

Next trail announcement: Monday, April 7

Happy hunting!

Learn more: www.homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways
Download the list of trails: www.homeofgolf.com/moore-trails
See the gallery of found pinecones: https://woobox.com/8mqc96/gallery?web=1

03/28/2025

So amazing! Now you can ride a train from Raleigh to Rockingham Speedway for the upcoming NASCAR races!

NCDOT ANNOUNCES TRAIN TO NASCAR’S RETURN TO THE ROCK

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 27, 2025) – The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division announced today that NC By Train, the state’s passenger rail service, will run a special train from Raleigh to Rockingham Speedway for NASCAR’s return in April.

“After the overwhelming success of the Open Express to the U.S. Open in 2024, we’re thrilled to work with our partners at Amtrak and the Rockingham Speedway to provide another unique opportunity to take NC By Train to an iconic North Carolina event,” said state Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins. “Special trains like this provide the chance to introduce even more people to the amazing passenger rail service available in our state.”

The “Rockingham Special” train will run for one day only on April 19 between Raleigh Union Station and the Rockingham Speedway.

“We are delighted to work with the North Carolina Department of Transportation and other partners to offer this one of a kind transportation option to the Rockingham Speedway,” Amtrak Vice President Ray Lang said. “This is an exciting event, and we welcome this opportunity to give fans an enjoyable, stress-free way to travel.”

The morning train will depart Raleigh Union Station at 9 a.m. with stops in Cary at 9:15 a.m. and Southern Pines at 10:28 a.m. The train will arrive at Rockingham Speedway at 11:06 a.m. and let passengers off adjacent to the speedway near Gate E. The evening train will depart from Rockingham Speedway at 7:30 p.m. with stops in Southern Pines at 8:08 p.m. and Cary at 9:21 p.m. The Rockingham Special will return to Raleigh Union Station at little after 9:30 p.m.

“Our thanks to the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division, Amtrak and CSX for providing this special train for fans attending the NASCAR events at Rockingham Speedway,” said promoter Bob Sargent, President of Track Enterprises. “We’re fortunate to have NC By Train passenger rail tracks run right by the speedway and excited to have this turnkey experience available to our fans. It is certainly the way I'd like to travel to and from the race!”

“Rockingham Special” train tickets are $25 each way and available for purchase now on Amtrak’s website. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis and seating is limited. Tickets must be bought in advance of travel. When purchasing your ticket(s) online, type or select “Rockingham” for your destination and return trip. Food and beverages will be available to purchase on board. Visit Amtrak.com for ticket prices and more information.

NCDOT encourages people to skip the hassles of traffic and parking and take advantage of the convenient, safe and affordable transportation available on NC By Train with its large seats, charging outlets at each seat and free WiFi.

Visit NC By Train for more information and to plan a trip. Follow us on social media at Twitter/X and Instagram and NC By Train on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Fans can log on to racetherock.com for continuing details, schedule updates or to purchase tickets for NASCAR’s April 18-19 return to Rockingham Speedway. Tickets are also available for purchase in person at Rockingham City Hall Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m. – noon and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., and on Fridays from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Both single day and weekend ticket packages are available.

- racertherock.com -

About Rockingham Speedway …
Located in Richmond County, N.C., Rockingham Speedway opened as a flat, one-mile oval on Oct. 31, 1965. It was reconfigured to a one-mile (1.017 miles) high-banked, D-shaped oval in 1969.
In 2018, a new ownership group took over the facility and renamed it Rockingham Speedway & Entertainment Complex. On Nov. 18, 2021, N.C., Governor Roy Cooper signed the 2021-2022 North Carolina state budget allocating $9 million to support reinvestment in the facility. The state funds, along with ownership investment, allowed for redevelopment of the racetrack including the racing surface and extensive repairs. Today, the facility hosts a wide variety of events including karting, road racing, endurance racing, concerts and more. In 2025, Rockingham Speedway will welcome the return of NASCAR for the first time since 2013.

About Track Enterprises …
Track Enterprises has been promoting motorsports events since 1985. Based in Macon, Ill., a dedicated staff, led by longtime promoter Bob Sargent, organize and promote upwards of 80 races a year across the eastern half of the United States. Track Enterprises was responsible for the highly-acclaimed return of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series to the Milwaukee Mile in 2023.

03/28/2025

Such a fun video from local cuties :

We sniffed. We searched. We almost chased a squirrel…but then—we found it! A shiny glass pinecone! 🎉Through April 22, is hiding 100 beautiful glass pinecones on the trails in Moore County, NC. Each Monday, they release the trails for that week’s hunt on social media, so be sure to follow them!

Join us on our Pinecone Pathways adventure as we lead our humans through the best sniffs, scenic trails, and the ultimate treasure hunt!

Who’s up for a wag-worthy adventure?

03/28/2025

🏁 NASCAR at the Rock Trivia 🏁

Answer the trivia question for a chance to win two tickets to the NASCAR races at Rockingham Speedway on Saturday, April 19!

Submit your answer by commenting on this post by 5:00pm on Sunday, March 30. One winner will be chosen randomly from all correct answers. The winner will receive two tickets to the NASCAR races at Rockingham Speedway on Saturday, April 19.

Can't wait? Buy your tickets now: https://racetherock.com/tickets/

03/27/2025

It's time for another fun weekend in the Sandhills! Who's ready for a pinecone hunt, an outdoor movie, a viking run, a BBQ festival, a car show, and a festival?

Check out our page for links and more information: https://homeofgolf.com/weekender

Southern Pines Parks and Recreation
Smokin' in the Pines BBQ Competition and Festival
Railhouse Brewery
Town of Vass, NC

03/26/2025

Gone Without a Trace!

When Marty McPine sets out for a peaceful day of fishing in Conewood Hollow, he never comes back. What happened by the water’s edge? Did he drift too far, or was something lurking beneath the surface… or in the sky above?

As the pinecone community searches for answers, whispers of shadowy shapes and eerie ripples spread through the forest. Will they uncover the truth before another pinecone disappears?

🎥 Watch the mystery unfold in part 1 of this thrilling animated series!

To learn more OR to report a sighting, go to www.homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways