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
August StoryWalk®: Finding Wild
From August 1-30, explore Megan Wagner Lloyd's "Finding Wild," illustrated by Abigail Halpin.
What is "wild", and where can you find it? Two kids set off on an adventure to search for wild in the city they call home. Along the way, they discover the different ways wild can look, sound, smell, taste, and feel. This lyrical book uses simple language and imaginative illustrations to show you that the wild is often closer than it may seem.
This StoryWalk® will begin at the White Oak trailhead (1305 White Oak Church Rd.).
Beech Bluff County Park
August StoryWalk®: Logan's Greenhouse
From August 1–27, visit the brand new Beech Bluff StoryWalk®, "Logan's Greenhouse" written by JaNay Brown-Wood and illustrated by Samara Hardy.
Logan searches for carrots in his wheelchair-accessible greenhouse in this vibrant exploration of gardening and healthy eating, from the Where in the Garden? picture book series.
Pages are posted along the Educational Trail, which begins to the left of the Park Center and ends near the Canopy Walk.
Crowder County Park
August StoryWalk®: Señorita Mariposa
From August 3-31, visit Crowder's new StoryWalk® "Señorita Mariposa," written by Ben Gundersheimer and illustrated by Marcos Almada Rivero.
With lively illustrations and rhyming text in both English and Spanish, this book offers a captivating and child-friendly look at the extraordinary journey that Monarch butterflies take each year from Canada to Mexico
Pages are posted along the Outer Loop Trail, starting at the large playground.
Historic Oak View County Park
August StoryWalk®: Ellen's Broom
From August 1-31, Oak View's brick walkways will feature the children's book "Ellen's Broom," written by Kelly Starling Lyons and illustrated by Daniel Minter.
A young girl learns a new meaning for freedom during the time of Reconstruction.
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.
Historic Yates Mill County Park
August StoryWalk®: Wonder Walkers
From August 3 –31, visit the new Yates Mill StoryWalk®, "Wonder Walkers," written and illustrated by Micha Archer.
When two curious kids embark on a “wonder walk,” they let their imaginations soar as they look at the world in a whole new light. They have thought-provoking questions for everything they see: Is the sun the world’s light bulb? Is the wind the world breathing? I wonder . . . Young readers will wonder, too, as they ponder these gorgeous pages and make all kinds of new connections. What a wonderful world indeed!
Pages start at the parking lot kiosk near the Visitor's Center.
Lake Crabtree County Park
August StoryWalk®: Revolutionary Mary
From August 1-23, visit the new Lake Crabtree StoryWalk®, "Revolutionary Mary: The True Story of One Woman, the Declaration of Independence, and America's Fight for Freedom," written by Jen McCartney and Karen Blumenthal and illustrated by Elizabeth Baddeley,
As part of America’s 250th celebration, Lake Crabtree County Park is partnering with Wake County Public Libraries to bring you “Revolutionary Mary: The True Story of One Woman, the Declaration of Independence, and America’s Fight for Freedom.”
Walk can be found along the 0.6 mile Old Beech Nature Trail loop, accessed from the first parking lot on the right after you enter the park.
Turnipseed Nature Preserve
August StoryWalk®: Riding Magic
From August 1-31, visit the new Turnipseed StoryWalk®, "Riding Magic" written by Kelly Starling Lyons and illustrated by E.B. Lewis.
Lyrical text and stunning light-filled paintings beautifully capture the touching bond between Dom and Magic as Dom gains the confidence to ride, reassuring readers that everyone tries new things at their own pace.