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Hiking & Biking

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Hiking & Biking On or off the beaten path, the scenery is amazing.

Outdoor Playground Fun all around. No equipment required.

Camping All of life's comforts, or none. Nature is around the corner.

Eco Trips & Trails Big outdoor beauty, small footprint.

Gardens & Arboretums Stop & smell the flowers. Admire them too.

Hunting & Fishing Primitive instincts find a modern day outlet.

Lakes & Rivers Boat, kayak, swim, jet ski or just float.

Motorcycling & Motorcross Natural beauty from the fast lane.

National Forests They're called national treasures for a reason.

Outdoor Games Ultimate outdoor fun!

Rappelling & Rock Climbing Enjoy the view from the tip of a rock.

Snow Sports Frozen fun for all!

State & National Parks Such beauty, so many fabulous places.

Water Sports Want to up your fun? Just add water.

Waterfalls NC has over 300 of them. Pick one and be wowed.

Ziplines & Air Sports Want a bird's eye view? Start traveling like one.

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Art in Clay: Masterworks of North Carolina Earthenware
Mar 8, 2013 - Sep 1, 2013

Raleigh, NC - This landmark exhibit showcases nearly 200 objects made by Piedmont potters in the 18th and…

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Singing on the Mountain
Jun 23, 2013

Linville, NC - Now in its 89th year, the “Singing” is a day-long country gospel convention held out-of-doors in a meadow at the base of Grandfather Mountain.…


places of interest

Appalachian Trail

The world-famous AT, as it is affectionately known, passes from one end…

Dark Mountain Trails

Dark Mtn is a multi-use trail developed by US Army Corps of Engineers…

Lost Cove Trekking

Backcountry guide with special use permit in the Pisgah National…

Max Patch Mountain

At an elevation of 4,629 feet, Max Patch boasts a 360-degree view of…

DuPont State Recreational Forest

DuPont State Forest is forested land that was purchased by the State of…

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

With 276,000 acres in North Carolina and 244,000 acres in Tennessee,…

Mount Mitchell State Park

Mount Mitchell is the highest peak (6,684 feet) in the eastern United…

useful info & tips

NC Travel Info Line
State Park Reservations

what to do

Coastal Scenic Hiking Trails

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Biking Along The NC Coast

Seeing North Carolina’s Coast on two wheels gives you a front-row…

10 Mountain Hikes For Summer

It’s time to hit the trails! Asheville selected its top 10 easy…

Waterfalls In The DuPont State Forest

Stunning waterfalls, lush forests, alpine lakes and tranquility often…

Rhododendrons Call You Out To Play

Spring is the perfect time for the outdoor fun you’ve been…

Mountain Scenic Hiking Trails

More than 900 miles of trails link hikers with adventures of their…

Piedmont Scenic Hiking Trails

In the 1990s, North Carolina’s population grew by a whopping 20…

offers & sweeps

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