The 80 to 100 foot sand dunes of Jockey's Ridge State Park crest above the surrounding landscape of North Carolina's Outer Banks. Visitors to these towering dunes may hike, hang glide, fly kites, and kiteboard along the sandy, wind-blown landscape surrounding the coastal community of Nags Head, North Carolina. read more
An unincorporated community within the mass of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Candler, North Carolina, is very close to Asheville. From Candler you can easily explore the Blue Ridge Mountains' river valleys and rich farmland on a trip on th… read more
People head out to Boone, North Carolina to hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains, to ski, or just to see some of the most beautiful countryside in the U.S. Because it is such a popular destination, there are numerous motels in Boone that a… read more
Amazing sunrises over the Atlantic Ocean, and waves--full of power and sometimes fury--driven by warm coastal breezes beckon those with a spirit of adventure to experience Cape Hatteras, one of the islands that make up the Outer Banks… read more
When it comes to hiking clubs, North Carolina has plenty to offer, not only with respect to beautiful places to hike, but also to a diversity of passionate hiking clubs. Some are local, while other drive hundreds of miles early in the… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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