Hurricane Helene Devastated North Carolina Here’s How You Can Help
The pictures are terrible, the stories are hard to listen to and the road ahead is very long. As...
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How to Plan an Impactful Forest Bathing Session Your Whole Family Will Love
Shinrin-Yoku is coming to a park near you. Literally Japanese for “Forest Bathing,”...
Read MoreConsumables – What they are & which one’s you need to have
I’m going to skip ahead and chat about consumables and we’ll come back to shared gear in a future post as we are still hammering out the details surrounding who all is attending. Previous Post: Trail Selection / Gear Selection...
Read MoreMake Your Voice Heard – Vote
Super short post alert!! Between now and September 6, you can vote on the master plan for the new Pisgah View State Park located in Candler, NC. Pisgah View will be comprised of 205 acres and will have camping opportunities for...
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The Best Attractions and Accommodations near Grandfather
Grandfather Mountain State Park, nestled in the North Carolina High Country, is a stunning...
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Spending the Night Near Gorges State Park – Everything You Need to Know
Gorges State Park, located atop the Blue Ridge Escarpment in North Carolina, is a breathtaking...
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The Do’s & Don’ts of Hiking with Man’s Best Friend
Hiking with dogs on public lands Bringing your dog along for a hike can be a rewarding experience,...
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Two Days of Kayaking the New River
Incredible views, paddling, wildlife and campsites. Planning the Kayak Camping Trip I knew when...
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Gear Up For Adventure: Good Gear Makes a Great Trip
A verdict has been made – Today we plan for Standing Indian Backpacking in North Carolina...
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Trail Selection – Narrowing Down Our Options to the Top 5
A Backpackers Guide to the Universe: How to plan an extraordinary camping experience 2 / 6 This...
Read MoreA Backpacker’s Guide to the Universe: How to Plan
Post 1 of 6 – Getting the Basics Out of the Way. I often adhere to the saying “Done is better than perfect,” and while there is no “perfect” camping trip, you will want to make sure you’ve done all of your due diligence so...
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Plan an Epic Backpacking Adventure in NC with Me
A six part blog series where we go through each stage of planning an epic hike. As a backpacker I...
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