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Mountains-to-Sea Trail in a Day: 20 legs to fill, 10 days to fill 'em
Check out the falls in the Deep Creek area (photo courtesy RomanticAsheville.com) For those who’ve missed our previous installments of MST in a Day: The 1,175-mile Mountains-to-Sea Trail turns 40...

How to Choose a Boat
We can help you find the perfect kayak or canoe for your needs. Use us as a resource to plan and outfit your next trip! See the whole info graphic...

Spring into Adventure: Early Season Paddle Trips
As part of our March-long Spring Into Adventure series, we look at ways you can take advantage of the longer, warmer days ahead. On March 1, we went in search...

Last call for 2015 adventure: Go camping in the Piedmont
You don’t associate November with camping. But you should. Cooler temperatures and crisp air make for inspiring days on the trail, quiet calm in a canoe, or the simple thrill...
November: Last call for 2015 big adventure
November? Already? You’re right: technically, it’s not November. The month doesn’t start until Sunday. But it’s imminence should serve as a reminder that the 2015 adventure season is about to...
This week in GetExploring!, GetHiking!
Our next adventures: Paddle Merchants Millpond, early morning hikes Merchants Millpond One of our favorite paddles in the state and one that should be on every paddler’s resume: Merchants Millpond....
Explore More in 2015: Paddling
Of all the ways we escape into the natural world, the most efficient and effective may be with paddle in hand. Three scenes from the past year: Dusk, a mid-July...