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.
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3 Things to Add to Your January To-Do List
Cook, hike, shop, and celebrate what North Carolina has to offer this month.
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.
Setting the Speed Record on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
When COVID-19 changed her plans, Tara Dower decided to speed up her hike.
“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.
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.
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.
