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Diane Van Deren knows she’s had a good day on the trail when that day stretches late into the night. That’s good, because that means her feet, which have been...

May 18, 2012 On the first two days of the MST Endurance Run, Diane Van Deren covered more than 110 miles. Then, the relentlessly technical trail and rainy weather started...

Part of what makes the outdoor lifestyle special is time spent with friends who share the passion for adventure. As a locally owned outdoor shop we have the pleasure of...

Ashley Williams just got back from his initial paddle of the Jackson Cuda and he was most impressed. Read on to learn what GOPC Kayak Fishing Team member, “The Druminator,”...

We look forward to hosting the North Carolina Kayak Fishing Association (NCKFA) to our Greensboro Shop on Saturday, March 10th at 2pm for their monthly meeting. We welcome all members...

4,700 miles around Alaska in 7 months? You bet! Save the date, March 24, and join Great Outdoor Provision Co. and The Summit School in Winston-Salem, for an evening of...

This Saturday & Sunday, February 18 and 19, 2012 will mark the 4th Annual Duke Climbing Competition. The competition will be held at the Duke Climbing Wall in Wilson Recreation...

Great Outdoor Provision Co. is excited to return as a sponsor of the River Bound Race Series, a joint production of N.C. Outward Bound School and U.S. National Whitewater Center....

Kayak Fishing was the fastest growing outdoor activity in 2011 and the popularity continues to grow. Getting started is easy with the relative low cost of purchasing a kayak in...

Young Naturalists Club Trips are for youth ages 12-18 who like exploring outdoors and learning about nature. Saturday- March 17 – Show You’re Green on St. Patty’s Day. 9:00am-11:30 am...

Driving to the trailhead I wondered if we’d packed enough cold gear. Snow had been reported at Wilburn Ridge with an overnight low in the 20’s. My buddy and I...

Customers of Great Outdoor Provision Co. can get more than a great deal on outdoor gear this month – they can help provide a coat to a neighbor in need....

Sarah Wilson in the Smokies Fall is a beautiful time of the year to be outside and catching the peak of our state’s leaf change is a highlight. Howard S....

We carry TOMS Shoes because they are a great casual shoe that helps improve the lives of children around the world. With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a...

More photos @ Flickr.com/mulepics The WaterTribe NC Challenge started off on a beautiful morning with a picturesque sunrise and calm, flat waters. The scene was set: racers were readying their...

UPDATE: Follow Up Report Team Whynot I’m not sure if it started as a dare or a joke, but when Dave and I decided it was time to sink our...

Photo © Dr. David Blevins, all rights reserved Research Triangle Park, NC – This past weekend the North Carolina Wildlife Federation presented the 48th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards to...

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...