Hitting the trail has never have been more popular, but getting started can be intimidating. Let super hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis tell you how to prepare for everything from a short day trip to a state-wide hike.
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A Trail Town Without a Trail
In this episode of our podcast, Away Message, we head to an unlikely stop on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
When The Mountains-to-Sea Trail Hits The Road
A full third of the trail that crosses North Carolina isn't actually on a trail. Here's how thru-hikers get through it.
Isolated Together on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
In the third episode of Away Message's fourth season, we meet a couple that's finding out what it's like to be alone in nature without ever being apart from your spouse.
Ramblin’ Man: The Sheltered Life
After a long day in the wilderness, even the most rugged outdoor enthusiasts can’t resist the comfort and good company found in a trail shelter.
Away Message Season 4: All About the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
What’s it like to cross North Carolina on foot? We followed two groups of hikers as they tried to make their way across the state.
Fireside Feast
Good food tastes better in the great outdoors — especially if you’ve hiked or paddled for it. The best part? Gathering ’round the campfire with family and friends till long after the skillet’s empty.
The Golden Age of Camping
Forget roughing it. Our nylon tents, weather apps, and freeze-dried trail chow can’t hold a candle to the comforts of camping a century ago. In Pisgah Forest, the adventures of happy campers like Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and George Vanderbilt inspire classic campouts today.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Advice for a First-Time Camper
North Carolina is a camping paradise, but what if you’ve never slept under the stars before?
