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Raleigh's First Nature Preserve

Providing Raleigh with a "new sense of place" Raleigh received a precious gift today. Our first Nature Preserve. The benefactress was accustomed to making special deliveries such as the Park...

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Big Dig Completes Watauga Mountains-to-Sea Trail

Enjoy this fantastic video by Randy Johnson about this year’s Big Dig in Watauga County. Seeing this makes us appreciate our dedicated MST volunteers even more (if that’s even possible!)....

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NC Wildlife Federation awards Great Outdoor Provision Co. as BUSINESS CONSERVATIONIST of the YEAR

RALEIGH, NC – June 23, 2011 The North Carolina Wildlife Federation honored Great Outdoor Provision Co. as the recipient of the 2010 Governor’s Conservation Achievement Award a recognition given annually...

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KEEN Spring Storm Relief

In response to the devastating spring storms in the South and Midwest, the Great Outdoor Provision Co. and KEEN have joined forces to raise money for the American Red Cross...

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New Kayak Fishing Team Members

We are excited to announce two new GOPC Kayak Fishing Team members: Tim “stew-rat” Stewart – Tim is a Charlotte N.C. native and longtime Mt. Holly resident having the Catawba...

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Leave No Trace 2.0

Get in. Get out. Leave behind nothing but…nothing. That’s the philosophy behind LNT—Leave No Trace—backcountry travel. No one wants to bust their chops to get to the back of beyond...

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Shop Saturday to help Habitat for Humanity

The first Saturday of each December, Great Outdoor Provision Co. donates 5% of sales to local Habitat for Humanity affiliates. Habitat brings families in need together with volunteers and resources...

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NCKFA : Capt. Jerry Dilsaver

Jerry “Capt. Jerry” Dilsaver Oak Island, N.C. Jerry is the newest member of the GOPC Kayak Fishing Team and came to kayak fishing after a very successful career in king...

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Over $15,000 raised for MST

Thanks for the support during Mountains-to-Sea Trail Month. You helped raise over $15,000 to support our State Trail! Raffle Winners: Grand Prize Winner $500 Great Outdoor Provision Co. Gift Card...

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October is Mountains-to-Sea Trail Month

October is a great time to explore North Carolina on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Whether you like to hike, paddle, bike or go on a scavenger hunt, North Carolina’s 3rd annual...

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TrustyGOPC joins the Blue Ridge Relay

Starting line at Grayson Highlands for the BRR What do a micro-biologist, EMT, and a Mule have in common? Rank body odor for starters! This weekend Trusty is embedded within...

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NC State Parks Junior Ranger Program

Under the direction of Tom and Becca Valone, Great Outdoor Provision Co. has provided Friends of State Parks with a significant grant designed to establish the Junior Ranger Program here...

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Shoppers Vote to Save North Carolina’s Wild Places

Customers of Great Outdoor Provision Co. got more than a great deal on outdoor gear this month – they helped select the winner of the 2010 Vote for Land conservation...

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North Carolina’s Ten Natural Wonders Announced

Mountains-to-Sea Trail, photo by Ray Stephens The state’s most beautiful places identified by popular vote Land for Tomorrow, a coalition dedicated to supporting the preservation of North Carolina’s land and...

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New Water Fountains at William B. Umstead State Park

The Umstead Coalition is pleased to finally bring a drinking fountain to the Turkey Creek multi-use trail within William B. Umstead State Park. It is located close to the neighborhood...

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SNEWS and Backpacker name Great Outdoor Provision Co. as 2010 RETAILER OF THE YEAR WINNER for CONSERVATION

Raleigh, NC, January 28, 2010 – SNEWS and Backpacker honored Great Outdoor Provision Co. as the recipient of the 2010 Retailer of the Year Award for Conservation, a recognition given...

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Carolina Climbers' Coalition - Rumbling Bald Project

The Carolina Climbers’ Coalition started 2010 off with the purchase of the West Side Boulders at Rumbling Bald. This purchase serves as the fourth project of the Access Fund’s Land...

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A tribute to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company in Kirkuk City

On August 12th, 2009 the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company in Kirkuk City lost 25% its members to a vehicle borne IED (Improvised Explosive Device aka-Roadside bomb). That was a...

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