When the trees part and the trail slopes down to flowing waters, a hiker must decide: Try your luck and leap from rock to slippery rock — or take a deep breath and ford the stream?
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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.
Best-Kept Secrets in Asheville: Wai Mauna Standup Paddleboard Tours
Have the French Broad River all to yourself at sunrise with Wai Mauna Asheville SUP Tours and experience the water from a new perspective atop a standup paddleboard.
How to Create Your Perfect Outdoor Entertaining Space for Fall
When it comes to fall entertaining, nowhere is more inviting than your own backyard. Spruce up your space with tips from North Carolina interior designers.
At Sherwood Forest Golf Club, Let a Llama Be Your Caddy
At a small, rustic golf course near Brevard, the animals get your attention (and carry your bags), but the memories keep golfers, and their kids, coming back for more.
Best-Kept Secrets in the Triad: Haw River Canoe & Kayak Company
This Piedmont-based outdoor adventure company is educating the community on the importance of preserving the Haw River, one paddle at a time.
Ramblin’ Man: Studying North Carolina’s Starry Winter Sky
December’s night sky puts on a show, whether you can identify what you’re seeing — or just like the pretty lights.
Hop, Skip, and Splash
When trail meets river, don’t be afraid to take a walk on the wet side.
Five Triad Hiking Trails You Shouldn’t Miss
You wouldn't believe how easy it is to find a great place to hike in the Triad region. Whether you're an avid hiker or just getting started, here are five trails we recommend you try.
