On the coast, there are isolated island beaches that are much like they were hundreds of years ago… and slow moving rivers and swamplands ideal for kayaks and canoes. In NC’s vast Piedmont, you’ll find a great sampler of lakes, forests, and mountain terrain… some of it just minutes from our major cities. Meanwhile, North Carolina’s mountains are covered in parks (some are world-famous, like The Great Smoky Mountains National Park), while others are hidden gems that feature miles of hiking trails, mountain bike paths, whitewater rivers, waterfalls, amazing vistas and unparalleled fall color.
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