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Opened in 1981, Latta Nature Preserve sits on a peninsula in Mountain Island Lake. Being surrounded by water means it's a popular place for kayaking, fishing, and standup paddleboarding. The park has 16 miles of trails open to hikers and horseback riders, and is also home to the Carolina Raptor Center, an outstanding facility dedicated to rehabilitating injured birds and educating the public about their place in the ecosystem.

Buzzard Rock Trail is one of the most popular trails in the Latta Nature Preserve. This short trail through the woods takes you to a fantastic waterfront view of Mountain Island Lake and Buzzard Rock. All of the trails here, including this one, are dog-friendly so feel free to bring your pets.

The Historic Latta Plantation, or Latta Place or House, was built in about 1800 and is currently on the National Register of Historic Places. It is currently used as a living history exhibit and museum about the life in the antebellum North Carolina Piedmont. There are also many special events, workshops, and educational programs that take place on the historic grounds.

The Carolina Raptor Center is one of the largest facilities in the area dedicated to educating the public about birds of prey and treating injured wild raptors. Located within the Latta Nature Reserve, the Carolina Raptor Center features an accessible, flat, three-quarter mile walking trail and zoological facility that takes you past more thirty birds of prey, who were either too injured to be released back into the wild, or are currently receiving treatment and rehabilitation. While there is also a large hospital facility on the premises, it is not open to the public for the health and safety of all. Tickets can be purchased at the gift shop and you do not need to book in advance. Please visit their website for more information: https://carolinaraptorcenter.org/