Since 2022, the glass artists at Starworks have created custom hand blown glass pinecones for the Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen’s annual Pinecone Pathways scavenger hunt, an initiative designed to encourage people to get outdoors and take advantage of Moore County’s beautiful local walking trails.

The Pinecone Pathways Program originally launched to celebrate North Carolina’s Year of the Trail. Thanks to its popularity, the hunt has become an annual tradition that invites residents and visitors alike to explore Moore County’s trails in a playful, art-filled way.

For 2026, Visit Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen is once again teaming up with the talented glassmakers at Starworks to create 100 colorful, handblown glass pinecones. Beginning on the first day of spring, March 20, and running through Earth Day on April 22, these pinecones will be hidden along Moore County trails for six weeks, encouraging outdoor exploration, community engagement, and discovery through art.