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Late in the summer I decided to enter in my first kayak fishing tournament. I have kayak fished off and on for several years, mostly fly fishing, but have recently...

This photo was taken in February of 1974 (check out the jacket in 2010 below). My math says 36 years ago! That was a Sunday morning, and the Trail Shop...

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...

The following list is not meant to cover every travel situation, but merely to serve as a reminder of the items that many people take on trips. Nor is it...

Basics/Necessities Map of the area in a waterproof case and/or maps downloaded onto cell phone via an App like Gaia or Alltrails Compass Headlamp/flashlight  Extra batteries Knife or multi-tool Nylon...

Bob Nelson, Captain of our Blue Ridge Relay team, reflects on this weekend’s accomplishment. From start to finish Bob kept us organized, motivated and laughing. Bob – Our thanks to...

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...

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...

Usually, you can find me at the Greenville shop, swapping stories, selling cool gear, or drooling over the new sea kayak models and climbing ropes. But, his summer I’m spending...

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...

Fifteen anglers entered into the regional IFA tournament at Surf City on May 23rd. Fishing began at first light on Sunday morning and anglers were greeted with the best weather...

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...

Update: James and his teammate Steve summited Everest North Side safely on May 23 at 5:30 a.m. He wrote “It was the craziest weather season, causing a very short window...

About 35 participants came to the Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium on May 1st and about 20 participants came to the Carolina Kayak Club on May 3rd to learn about kayak...

So you just bought a Canoe or Kayak and want to know what is required to be legal. Laws governing boats such as canoes and kayaks vary, depending on the...

Wilmington Staff member, Robert Smith, has embarked on a paddle excursion to Charleston, SC. (He had planned a 200 mile trip starting at Lake Waccamaw, but had a change of...

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...

A Quick Story of the Greatest Manhunt for one Dog… EVER! I’m sure I could easily take up several pages detailing the events of the last week, but ill squeeze...