Destinations

Long drive, short circuit, unbelievable scenery. The 17,371-acre Dolly Sods Wilderness in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest is known for its high mountain meadows and long, sweeping views. Elevations range...

Calling all campers!! Are you in need of some new ideas for places to go camping this upcoming year? Want to plan a camping trip with your family or friends,...

The park has two lakes, one 20 acres, one 12, good for bass, bream and catfish. And, every winter, the lakes are stocked with trout! The park also has six...

The James River State Park is known for paddling, but the 1,500-acre park also has about 16 miles of multi-use trail, all of which is open to hiking and all...

If ever there was an area set up to accommodate the avid camper, it’s Hot Springs. Located on the Appalachian Trail - the AT runs along a sidewalk through the...

Technically, yes, it’s a horse camp. But if they don’t mind, should you? Not once you see the 15-mile trail network that includes a pair of 7.5-mile loops. One climbs...

The Oyster Point Campground provides the perfect base camp for exploring the 20-mile Neusiok Trail, which runs from near the campground north to the Pine Cliff Recreation Area. It’s also...

Grayson Highlands is the jumping off point to some of the best exploring in the East, period. Grayson Highlands and the adjoining Mount Rogers National Recreation Area are crossed by...

Carolina Beach State Park is a particularly nice escape. Six miles of trails take you through a range of environments, from the beach along the Cape Fear River to a...

Love a good adventure-filled trip? Looking for some mountain hiking close to the Triangle and Greensboro? Want a quick, easy getaway? Then pack the gear and head to Hanging Rock...

There’s a lot to recommend an Umstead-based tent vacation: 23 miles of hiking trail, miles of bike & bridle trail (with connections for mountain bikers to about twice that much...