Get ready for the best county-wide scavenger hunt in North Carolina! The Pinecone Pathways Program returns to the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen area March 20th-April 22nd. For 2026, the CVB is once again teaming up with the talented glassmakers at Starworks in Star, NC, to create 100 colorful glass pinecones. These pinecones will be hidden along Moore County trails for six weeks, starting on the first day of spring (March 20th) and ending on Earth Day (April 22nd).

As an added bonus, 25 pinecones will feature special red, white, and blue designs in honor of America 250. Finders of these red, white, and blue pinecones will be eligible for a special grand prize (details below).

Grand Prizes: If you’re lucky enough to find one of the glass pinecones, register it online to be entered into a drawing for a fantastic grand prize package, including:

A two-night stay at the Courtyard by Marriott
$50 gift card for River Jack Outdoor Trading
$50 gift card for Mason’s Restaurant & Grocery
Special Red, White & Blue Pinecone Grand Prize:

A two-night stay at the Courtyard by Marriott
$50 gift card for River Jack Outdoor Trading
$50 gift card for Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko.
A complimentary tour and tasting at Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko.
Two tickets to the Sandhills Celebrates America event (date TBD)
A commemorative America 250 flag

Happy hunting!