The Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area has a storied legacy of golf unlike any other place in the country. In 2014, we made golf history again when the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Championships were played back-to-back on the same golf course for the first time ever. Here, you’ll find North Carolina’s best golf courses, world-class dining and shopping, outdoor adventures, equestrian facilities, and more. But it’s not just an ideal family vacation destination. With a wide variety of hotels, resort-style accommodations and meeting spaces, it’s also an ideal location for corporate events and group golf outings.
The Pinecone Pathways Program returns to the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen area March 20 – April 22, 2025.
From a burgeoning dining scene, to eclectic shopping, family-friendly activities, and outdoor escapes around every bend, our paradise in the pines remains true to the roots planted over a century ago. Come explore cordial adventure. See the top things to do in Pinehurst, NC and the surrounding area.
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 homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways
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 homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways
If you’re familiar with our annual Pinecone Pathways Program, you know just how excited people get about finding one of these shiny glass treasures! Each glass pinecone is handcrafted by the talented glassmakers at @starworksnc in Star, NC, right next door in Montgomery County.
Leading the glass studio at Starworks is Joe Grant, who moved to the area from Illinois nearly 20 years ago. Three years ago, the CVB partnered with Joe to create these beautiful glass pinecones, sparking not just a regional collaboration but a viral sensation. Now, every year, dedicated “coneheads” travel from as many as six states to explore select Moore County trails, hoping to find a pinecone to cherish forever.
In this episode of Paradise in the Pines, Grant shares the story behind Starworks, their international artist residency program, exciting annual events, and, of course, the joy of crafting the glass pinecones that so many love to hunt for in Moore County.
If you enjoyed this clip, listen to the whole episode wherever you enjoy podcasts or watch at the link in bio!
#paradiseinthepinespodcast
If you’re familiar with our annual Pinecone Pathways Program, you know just how excited people get about finding one of these shiny glass treasures! Each glass pinecone is handcrafted by the talented glassmakers at @starworksnc in Star, NC, right next door in Montgomery County.
Leading the glass studio at Starworks is Joe Grant, who moved to the area from Illinois nearly 20 years ago. Three years ago, the CVB partnered with Joe to create these beautiful glass pinecones, sparking not just a regional collaboration but a viral sensation. Now, every year, dedicated “coneheads” travel from as many as six states to explore select Moore County trails, hoping to find a pinecone to cherish forever.
In this episode of Paradise in the Pines, Grant shares the story behind Starworks, their international artist residency program, exciting annual events, and, of course, the joy of crafting the glass pinecones that so many love to hunt for in Moore County.
If you enjoyed this clip, listen to the whole episode wherever you enjoy podcasts or watch at the link in bio!
#paradiseinthepinespodcast
Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions about Pinecone Pathways!
⭐ About Pinecone Pathways: www.homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways
⭐ View found pinecones: woobox.com/8mqc96/gallery
⭐ Trail information: www.homeofgolf.com/moore-trails
⭐ Purchase Pinecone Pathways commemorative patches at @againstthegrainshoppe
All links are available at the link in our bio. Happy hunting!
Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions about Pinecone Pathways!
⭐ About Pinecone Pathways: www.homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways
⭐ View found pinecones: woobox.com/8mqc96/gallery
⭐ Trail information: www.homeofgolf.com/moore-trails
⭐ Purchase Pinecone Pathways commemorative patches at @againstthegrainshoppe
All links are available at the link in our bio. Happy hunting!
The hunt continues! From March 24-30, our glass pinecones will be hidden along these trails. Will you find one?
📌 Bear Creek Trail System, Robbins
📌 Boyd Tract, adjacent to the @weymouthcenternc
📌 Nick`s Creek, Southern Pines
📌 Pinebluff Nature Trail, Pinebluff
📌 Sandhills Horticultural Gardens
What to do when you find a glass pinecone:
✅ Register your find at homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways
✅ Share your discovery using #PineconePathwaysNC
Next trail announcement: Monday, March 31
Happy hunting!
Learn more: homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways
Download the list of trails: homeofgolf.com/moore-trails
The hunt continues! From March 24-30, our glass pinecones will be hidden along these trails. Will you find one?
📌 Bear Creek Trail System, Robbins
📌 Boyd Tract, adjacent to the @weymouthcenternc
📌 Nick`s Creek, Southern Pines
📌 Pinebluff Nature Trail, Pinebluff
📌 Sandhills Horticultural Gardens
What to do when you find a glass pinecone:
✅ Register your find at homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways
✅ Share your discovery using #PineconePathwaysNC
Next trail announcement: Monday, March 31
Happy hunting!
Learn more: homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways
Download the list of trails: homeofgolf.com/moore-trails
The Pinecone Pathways journey - from a pinecone’s perspective.
Find your own glass pinecone out on the trails through April 22. Learn more:
homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways or @homeofamericangolf
Many thanks to @matthewgibsonphotography for this collaboration!
The Pinecone Pathways journey - from a pinecone’s perspective.
Find your own glass pinecone out on the trails through April 22. Learn more:
homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways or @homeofamericangolf
Many thanks to @matthewgibsonphotography for this collaboration!
The hunt begins! From March 20-23, our beautiful glass pinecones will be hidden along these trails—can you find one?
📌 Phillips Memorial Park, Cameron
📌 Rassie Wicker Park, Pinehurst
📌 Bear Creek Trail System, Robbins
📌 Reservoir Park, Southern Pines
📌 Weymouth Woods, Southern Pines
What to do when you find a glass pinecone:
✅ Register your find at homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways
✅ Share your discovery using #PineconePathwaysNC
Next trail announcement: Monday, March 24
Happy hunting!
Learn more: homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways (link in bio)
The hunt begins! From March 20-23, our beautiful glass pinecones will be hidden along these trails—can you find one?
📌 Phillips Memorial Park, Cameron
📌 Rassie Wicker Park, Pinehurst
📌 Bear Creek Trail System, Robbins
📌 Reservoir Park, Southern Pines
📌 Weymouth Woods, Southern Pines
What to do when you find a glass pinecone:
✅ Register your find at homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways
✅ Share your discovery using #PineconePathwaysNC
Next trail announcement: Monday, March 24
Happy hunting!
Learn more: homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways (link in bio)
It`s the first spring weekend of 2025 and we`ve got a great lineup of things to see and do in the Sandhills! Join us for a scavenger hunt, a dinner train, live theater, a springfest, an open house, and a jazz concert.
Check out our page for links and more information: homeofgolf.com/weekender
@entertainmenttrain
@sunrise.theater
@cactuscreekcoffee
@downtown_aberdeen
@weymouthcenternc
It`s the first spring weekend of 2025 and we`ve got a great lineup of things to see and do in the Sandhills! Join us for a scavenger hunt, a dinner train, live theater, a springfest, an open house, and a jazz concert.
Check out our page for links and more information: homeofgolf.com/weekender
@entertainmenttrain
@sunrise.theater
@cactuscreekcoffee
@downtown_aberdeen
@weymouthcenternc
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for the Pinecone Pathways Kickoff Celebration this evening! We loved meeting so many of you and hearing how much you love hunting for our pinecones.
Thanks to our friends at @starworksnc and @weymouthcenternc as well as the vendors for tonight’s event. We couldn’t do it without you!
The hunt begins March 20! Learn more: homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for the Pinecone Pathways Kickoff Celebration this evening! We loved meeting so many of you and hearing how much you love hunting for our pinecones.
Thanks to our friends at @starworksnc and @weymouthcenternc as well as the vendors for tonight’s event. We couldn’t do it without you!
The hunt begins March 20! Learn more: homeofgolf.com/pinecone-pathways
