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  • Hotels With a Jacuzzi in the Room in Raleigh, North Carolina

    Raleigh, North Carolina, is one of the state's largest cities, and it offers a number of activities that appeal to outdoors enthusiasts. Raleigh offers opportunities for golfing, canoeing, boating, scuba diving, swimming, hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing. For adventure travelers seeking accommodations with in-room Jacuzzi hot tubs, Raleigh has sever… read more

  • Resorts Near Cary, North Carolina

    Cary, North Carolina is a suburb of Raleigh and is just minutes from a wide range of outdoor recreation. Outdoor enthusiasts visiting the area enjoy the city's 22 public parks and its 34 miles of greenways. While visiting you'll find William B. Umstead State Park, which has bike trails, hiking and boating. The Hemlocks Bluffs Nature Preserve offers three mil… read more

  • Hotels that Shuttle RDU Airport in Raleigh, North Carolina

    Raleigh, North Carolina, which is located in the central part of the state, maintains a metropolitan greenway network that joins local business communities and university areas. A number of hotels located throughout town near the greenway provide shuttle service to and from the Raleigh Durham International Airport. Those looking for biking and hiking oppor… read more

  • Raleigh, North Carolina Fairgrounds Hotels

    Raleigh is large city located in the central region of North Carolina. The city is home to several historical areas and cultural museums, such as the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science and J.C. Raulston Arboretum. For outdoor enthusiasts, the city features over 8,000 acres of park land. In addition to its urban parks, the city houses several hotels to… read more

  • State Parks Around Raleigh, North Carolina

    As the capital of North Carolina, Raleigh has numerous recreational and cultural activities visitors will enjoy. Take in a Carolina Hurricanes hockey game, tour North Carolina State University's J. C. Raulston Arboretum, or visit the newly-renovate North Carolina Museum of Art. In addition to Raleigh's 8,000 acres of city parks, the area is also home to four… read more

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  • Pet Friendly Hotels in Raleigh, North Carolina

    When visiting the Raleigh, North Carolina, area to take in the historical American Tobacco Trail or to enjoy a leisurely stroll on the Company Mill Trail found in William B. Umstead State Park, you'll also be able to enjoy clean and re… read more

  • Raleigh Airport Hotels

    The Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is actually in Morrisville, N.C., almost exactly equidistant from both Raleigh and Durham, skirted on the west by I-40 and on the east by the I-540 loop. The area is a favorite of fisherme… read more

  • Hotels Near Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Airport

    Hotels near the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina airport are within easy driving distance to Carter Finley Stadium, RBC Center, Southpoint Mall, Wake Med Soccer Park, Thomas Brooks Baseball Park, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Progress Ener… read more

  • Hotels in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina

    Raleigh, North Carolina is nicknamed the City of Oaks. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the 12 hiking trails (covering 152 miles) known as Greenway Trails. Nearby Shelley Lake and William B. Umstead State Park afford opportunities for fi… read more

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    Backcountry Camping Tips

    Backcountry Camping Tips

    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...

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    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    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...

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    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    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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