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A Guide to North Carolina’s 41 State Parks

North Carolina’s state parks are packed with opportunities: for adventure and leisure, recreation and education. From our highest peaks to our most pristine shorelines, there’s a park for everyone, right here at home.

by Our State Staff
Guides

3 Things to Add to Your January To-Do List

Cook, hike, shop, and celebrate what North Carolina has to offer this month.

by Chloe Klingstedt
Podcasts

What Happens After You Finish Hiking The Mountains-to-Sea Trail

In this season finale of the Away Message podcast, we check back in with our hikers to see what changed (and what didn't) after their hike across North Carolina came to a close.

by Jeremy Markovich
Video

Setting the Speed Record on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail

When COVID-19 changed her plans, Tara Dower decided to speed up her hike.

by Jeremy Markovich
Podcasts

“We just have to make it”: Kayaking the Mountains-to-Sea Trail

Fatigue. Frustration. Fear. Failure. Our thru-hikers grappled with all of those feelings as they tried to paddle their way toward the end.

by Jeremy Markovich
Jennifer Pharr Davis
Travel

Q&A: What to Know Before You Hike in North Carolina

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.

by Jeremy Markovich
Podcasts

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.

by Jeremy Markovich
Podcasts

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.

by Jeremy Markovich
Podcasts

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.

by Jeremy Markovich
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