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August 11, 2023 17 minute READ

You Have Reached Your Destination

What comes to mind when you hear the word “destination?” An exotic city? A tropical beach? An isolated mountain peak that overlooks valleys, rivers, and villages far below? We usually think of destinations as the “somewhere elses” that aren’t entirely familiar. Getting to them likely requires a bit of travel. In a sense, it takes a journey to reach a destination. ...read more

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July 13, 2023 9 minute READ

A retro stay at the Blue Ridge Tourist Court in Boone, NC

Traveling Onward, Upward, and Far, Far Away

It’s summer, and America is on the move again! After years of fewer and shorter-distance trips following the pandemic of 2020, travel is now, quite literally, soaring. ...read more

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July 10, 2023 19 minute READ

Time to Hit the Trails

Nature has the power to heal, challenge, and connect. It can transport us to a place that is far away from our stress-filled world. It can help us see our world from a different perspective, and it embraces us in a manner that technology cannot. It connects us in ways both physical and mental to the earth and to each other. Where is the prescription for this magical elixir? It’s as close as your favorite local trail. ...read more

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locations-icon Greenville | Knoxville | Roanoke|Columbia

July 6, 2023 20 minute READ

2023 is North Carolina's Year of the Trail

Celebrating the Year of the Trail in North Carolina

In 2021, House Bill 554 was introduced and easily passed in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It designates 2023 as North Carolina’s Year of the Trail with the aim of encouraging North Carolinians (and visitors) to use and enjoy the trail networks that are available locally and regionally and to celebrate the groups who create and maintain the trail systems. Of course, we wouldn’t want you to be in violation of the law, so we’ve put together a listing of some of our favorite trails in North Carolina for your reference. ...read more

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June 14, 2023 11 minute READ

Camping Kits and Caboodles

These days the word camping can mean different things to different people. To some, it’s donning a backpack and heading far into the wilderness. To others, it’s pulling up to a campsite in a vehicle and jumping out to set up camp or even camping in the vehicle itself. And, to others, it’s taking your entire home with you into nature. Whatever your preference, it’s easier than ever to get outside, and sleep there.
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May 28, 2023 4 minute READ

Ranger-led Wildflower Hike at Grandfather Mountain State Park

All the Colors of the Mountain: A Springtime Wildflower Hike

The singer Sheryl Crow once said, “No matter how chaotic it is, wildflowers will still spring up in the middle of nowhere.” She’s right, of course. Blossoming amidst the occasional chaos of our lives, wildflowers are a reliable gift every spring. ...read more

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