With the Roanoke River Delta to the North, the largest population of bears in the East, and the quaint river-side town of Plymouth right in the middle, Bearolina is where the traffic ends and adventure begins. Out here, it’s like stepping into your own personal nature documentary. We’ll show you what it really means to “go wild”.

The National Black Bear Festival in Plymouth, North Carolina, is a unique celebration held annually on the first weekend in June. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Roanoke River in Plymouth’s historic district, the festival honors the region's black bear population, known for being among the largest and most densely concentrated in the world.