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Wildlife in North Carolina Announces Photo Contest Winners

RALEIGH, N.C. (Jan.7, 2010) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and Wildlife in North Carolina magazine have selected 2009 photo competition winners from the largest number of entries ever. The...

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Senai Global: On a mission for clean water

Upon first meeting Drew Harding I knew this mountain of a man’s heart was proportionate to his size. Growing up in a rural village of Ethiopia, Drew was raised with...

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Thanks for supporting Mountains-to-Sea Trail Month

The 2nd annual Mountains-to-Sea Trail month is now over. We celebrated October with 36 events statewide – backpacks, dayhikes, paddles, art auctions and more. We have many people to thank...

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Coat Swap helps those in need

During the first week of October locally owned Great Outdoor Provision Co. reached out to community missions and delivered coats for the homeless during the 5th Annual Great Outdoor Coat...

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Our State’s Adventure Nervous System

The following article ran in the October issue of Endurance Magazine. There it was, there it is, the place where during the best time of our lives friendship had its...

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The National Parks: America’s Best Idea

Filmed over the course of more than six years at some of nature’s most spectacular locales — from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon, the Everglades of Florida...

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Oyster Shell Recycling: 2025

So you've just finished a delicious meal of oysters and are wondering where to dump the rapidly growing pile of shells that you've amassed. But if you're going to just...

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A Hog Farmer Walks Into a Bar....

You just never know who’s going to walk into Great Outdoor Provision Co. on Land Trust Day. This year, a customer lingered at the Coastal Land Trust’s exhibit and casually...

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Masonboro Island Wins Vote for Land 2009

At Great Outdoor Provision Co. we celebrate the protection of the lands, waters and wildlife of North Carolina. “Vote For Land” gave you the opportunity to join us in these...

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Great Outdoor Provision Co. launches Kayak Fishing Team

Great Outdoor Provision Co. is pleased to announce the launch of our Kayak Fishing Team! The goal of the Team is to foster the development of the sport of Kayak...

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Neuse River Spring Cleanup a Success

A note from Jackie @ Neuse RIVERKEEPER® Foundation "I want to thank you all for helping make the 7th annual Neuse River Spring Clean-up another successful event. We had a record number...

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Greenfield Adventure Sprint Challenges Racers Physically and Mentally

On Saturday, March 28, the City of Wilmington’s Adventure Pathways program held the 7th Annual Greenfield Adventure Sprint. The Adventure Sprint challenges racers to over 22 miles of canoeing/kayaking, mountain...

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GOPC & Patagonia Support Carolina Climbers Coalition

Great Outdoor Provision Co. & Patagonia presented the Carolina Climbers Coalition with a check for $350. About the CCC: “Since 1995, the Carolina Climbers Coalition has grown and expanded. Today...

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Krispy Kreme Challenge

3/30/09 UPDATE: ESPN Posted a video story St. Mary’s & Johnson…just before the hill climb on St. Mary’s this morning. About the KKC: The Krispy Kreme Challenge is an annual,...

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Blind Ambition-Trusty's Adventure in Umstead

“Rock!” “Stump!” “Root!” The trail etiquette couldn’t have been any better as hikers warned those behind of the upcoming obstacles. This morning Trusty (the Mule) joined the students from the...

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Habitat Day -- About

As a wilderness outfitter, we equip folks so they are comfortable in the outdoors. The thought of voluntarily leaving a warm, dry home requires the confidence that one’s gear is...

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Governor Easley Proclaims October Mountains-to-Sea Trail Month

Guided hikes, trail building and raffle tickets for outdoor equipment will launch the first Mountains to Sea Trails Month in October- co-sponsored by Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail...

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SmartCommute Challenge a Great Success

The 2008 Challenge was a great success with 12,210 participants. We saved 1.9 MILLION miles! That’s 270 trips to China! 86,485 GALLONS of gas — 13.3 tanker trucks full —...

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