Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
Visit all our StoryWalks®!
American Tobacco Trail
This month, visit a brand new StoryWalk® on the American Tobacco Trail!
Pages start near the lower picnic table at the New Hill trailhead.
January StoryWalk®: Over and Under the Snow
From January 11–26, visit the American Tobacco Trail's new StoryWalk® "Over and Under the Snow," written by Kate Messner and illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal.
Join a young girl and her father on a ski trip as they discover animal behavior during the winter. Under the snow is a whole secret world where the smallest forest creatures stay safe and warm. Over the snow, animals are active too.
Small animals tunnel and eat under the snow, footprints on the snow reveal where animals have been, predators pounce through the snow to catch prey, and others hibernate until spring. Come along on an exciting adventure!
Crowder County Park
Stop by the park and visit our monthly StoryWalk®! This wonderful program combines the joy of reading a story while also getting out and enjoying nature.
The walk can be found along Outer Loop Trail beginning at Front Office.
January StoryWalk®: When Winter Comes
From January 2–31, visit Crowder's new StoryWalk®, "When Winter Comes," written by Nancy Van Laan and illustrated by Susan Gaber.
What happens to fish, flowers, field mice, and other living things when ponds freeze and the air turns blustery? Walk with a curious child and his parents as winter's first snow falls and find out....
Historic Oak View County Park
Take a StoryWalk® at Oak View! A StoryWalk® is a children’s book that is presented, page by page, along a trail or path. It combines the pleasures of reading a children's book while enjoying nature.
January StoryWalk®: Change Sings: A Children's Anthem
From January 2–31, Oak View's brick walkways will feature the children's book "Change Sings: A Children's Anthem," written by Amanda Gorman and illustrated by Loren Long.
In this stirring picture book by poet and activist Amanda Gorman, anything is possible when our voices join together. As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to make changes–big or small–in the world, in their communities, and most importantly, in themselves.
StoryWalk® Social Narrative
StoryWalk® at Oak View is free, requires no advance registration, and is open during the park's normal hours of operation. Check out our StoryWalk® Social Narrative, to download and print before going to the park.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
Historic Yates Mill County Park
Historic Yates Mill County Park is excited to offer a new StoryWalk®, an interactive outdoor activity for you and your family.
Join us for this fun, self-guided activity, pages starting at the parking lot kiosk near the Visitor Center.
January StoryWalk®: Ten Ways to Hear Snow
From January 3–31, visit the brand new Yates Mill StoryWalk®, "Ten Ways to Hear Snow," written by Cathy Camper and illustrated by Kenard Pak.
In this beautiful picture book, a girl walking to her grandmother’s house discovers different ways to hear snow, from the scrape of shovels to the patting sound of hands shaping a snowman’s head.
Robertson Millpond Preserve
This month, visit a new StoryWalk® at Robertson Millpond Preserve!
Pages are posted along the paved loop trail.
January StoryWalk®: Tree Full of Wonder
From January 2–31, visit the brand new Robertson Millpond StoryWalk®, "Tree Full of Wonder," written by Anne Smithers and illustrated by Martyna Nejman.
Have you ever wondered why trees are important? Why do we need to protect them?
You and your family will enjoy this educational storybook telling you more about trees!