Explore this journey and discover:
Lakes & Rivers Boat, kayak, swim, jet ski or just float.
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.
Hiking & Biking On or off the beaten path, the scenery is amazing.
Hunting & Fishing Primitive instincts find a modern day outlet.
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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24th Annual Comedy Classic Weekend
Mar 9, 2012 - Mar 11, 2012
Asheville, NC - Join us for two days and nights of laughter and more as we celebrate our 24th Annual Comedy…
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MerleFest 25
Apr 26, 2012 - Apr 29, 2012
Wilkesboro, NC - Celebrate spring and help kick off festival season at MerleFest 25, considered one of the premier music festivals in the country. MerleFest…
places of interest
Flat River
Boating/sailing, fishing, hiking, rock hounding.
Lake Gaston
Straddling the North Carolina and Virginia border between I-85 and…
Dan River
The Dan River offers more than 100 miles of scenic paddling and fishing…
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
Imagine relaxing in a cove, listening to the sounds of water rippling.…
Lake Chatuge
Nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina is beautiful Lake…
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useful info & tips
what to do
Carolina Bay Lakes
North Carolina’s so-called “Carolina bay lakes” that…
Eno River State Park: An Urban Woodland Oasis
Dense urban development hides unseen just beyond the borders of the Eno…
Fontana Lake: Boating, Fishing & Scenery
The Rest is HistoryEvery year on the first Sunday in July, Etta Welch…
Jones Lake State Park And The…
Although scientists still debate the origin of Carolina bays, they…
Kayaking Piedmont Lakes
The early morning mist rises from the still water like an incense-aided…
The Lumber River
A trip into history amidst alligators, Spanish moss and cypress knees…
Lake Lure: The "Gem Of The Carolinas"
Western North Carolina ebbs with natural scenic beauty. Harbored in the…
offers & sweeps
Historic Green Park Inn
Romancing the Rock …
Feb 11, 2012 - Feb 11, 2012
Pinehurst Resort
Pinehurst's Heart '…
Feb 10, 2012 - Feb 11, 2012