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MST along Falls Lake The Mountains-to-Sea Trail — to some, the name may give the false impression that you must travel to either the mountains or the sea to hike...

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By Josh Rewis, (Virginia Beach Staff) Hello there, aspiring thru-hiker! Congratulations on making it this far in your journey. If you’re at the point of compiling a gear list, you...

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Height: 6’4” Feet: 13 ½ D, mild pronator, Morton’s toe, ¼ inch bunion on left 1st metatarsal head, numerous bony protrusions on both feet. Born: Philadelphia – Grew up: Cocoa...

Home state: Virginia… it’s for lovers. Nicknames: R-man, Rudedog, Rude, Rudamyer, Rudre’, & The Swedish Meatball. Outdoor Activites: Mtn. biking, dog walking, skiing, backpacking, paddling, climbing, surfing, fly-fishing, trail running,...

Height: 5’9-1/2? and shrinking Hometown: Childhood: Statesville, NC (the cross-roads of the South AND the City of Progress); Early married years: Durham, NC; Middle Married Years: Lawrence Park and North...

Height: 5’11” in my Sundowners and Superfeet, 5’10” otherwise Hometown: Mariemont, Ohio, pronounced Mary-mont (a Cincinnati suburb) Favorite trail: Otter Creek Trail, West Virginia On my day-off, I like to:...

For GOPC Greensboro manager Rob Arends, one of the greatest rewards is helping someone get set up with the right gear. His years of outdoor experience make him a valuable...

We can help you find the perfect kayak or canoe for your needs. Use us as a resource to plan and outfit your next trip! See the whole info graphic...

As part of our March-long Spring Into Adventure series, we look at ways you can take advantage of the longer, warmer days ahead. On March 1, we went in search...

The following items are from our GetExploring! Greenville and GetHiking! Charlotte, Triad and Triangle enewsletters. All enewsletters are delivered, upon request, to subscribers’ email boxes on Mondays. If you’d like...

Umstead State Park’s Visitor Center was the result of the 1993 State Parks bond package When North Carolina voters overwhelmingly approved a $35 million bond package for their State Parks...

As part of our March-long Spring Into Adventure series, we look at ways you can take advantage of the longer, warmer days ahead. Last week, we went in search of...

There is no air conditioning. The facilities are communal (if at all). There may be running water — nearby. Dinner is do-it-your-self, over a fire, caveman style. Oh, and there...

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They are the first sign that the end is near. The end of winter, that is. Mottled green and purple leaves from which a starburst of slender yellow petals explodes....

The following items are from our GetExploring! Greenville and GetHiking! Charlotte, Triad and Triangle enewsletters. All enewsletters are delivered, upon request, to subscribers’ email boxes on Mondays. If you’d like...