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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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