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Your fall adventure guide to exploring Grayson County.

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The US Route 64 Causeway at Jordan Lake
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8 Ways to Play at Jordan Lake

Spend warm summer days splashing in the water, boating around the shore, and pitching a tent in this slice of wilderness spanning Chatham and Wake counties.

by Hannah Lee Leidy
The Appalachian Trail through Roan Highlands.
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Appalachian Trail

Home to the tallest peaks along the near 2,200-mile route, North Carolina’s stretch of Appalachian Trail draws both thru-hikers and day-trippers for mountain views and tranquility.

by Katie Kane Reynolds
Kayaker in Bath County, Virginia
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A hike in the crisp mountain air or a soak in the natural hot springs lets you rejuvenate Mother Nature’s way on the western edge of Virginia.

by Robin Sutton Anders
Long prairie grasses grow in the North Carolina Museum of Sciences Prairie Ridge Ecostation
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A Stroll Through the Prairie

In a former cow pasture near downtown Raleigh, a rich North Carolina ecosystem thrives once more — and invites visitors to explore the wild abundance of the natural world.

by Eleanor Spicer Rice
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3 Boardwalk Trails to Explore

Take a trek on the longest continuous trail in the eastern part of the state, go wildlife peeping through the marshes of Washington, or bring a picnic basket for a trailside meal along the Pasquotank River.

by Our State Staff
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Exploring the Outdoors in Randolph County

See otters bathing near a historic dam, enjoy a day kayaking surrounded by the beautiful Uwharrie Mountains, and find peace away from the hustle and bustle of the city in the heart of North Carolina.

by Our State Staff
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Your Guide to Moore County

In the Sandhills, small towns filled with legendary pottery, creative cuisine, and sweet shops are connected by pretty, pine-lined back roads — and the North Carolina Pottery Highway. Ready to take a drive?

by Lara Ivanitch
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