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False Albacore Report - Wrightsville
by Tim Glover, Charlottesville Manager Will Huffine (Wilmington store) and I got a late start Wednesday (September 16th). We ran south out of Wrightsville Beach looking for false albacore, as...
North Carolina Fall Colors
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....

Drum on the Fly
by Tim Glover, Charlottesville Manager The weather report the day before a fishing trip (September 10th) planned with Rob Arends (Greensboro manager) looked promising with winds forecast North 10-15 knots,...
Fort Fisher Kayak Fishing Tournament Report
by Ashley Williams – GOPC Kayak Fishing Team Recently I was able to go down to Fort Fisher for the 1st Annual Hook, Line, and Paddle TJM Celebrity Kayak Fishing...
Perseids Above Shining Rock
by Amanda McGuire, Charlotte Shop Every August, the sky gets lit up by the Perseid Meteor Shower. In hopes of getting a front row seat, Charlotte Staff members Amanda McGuire,...
Lunch with DB Kayak
Today Trusty enjoyed a local lunch with paddlers Dan and Bethany (D & B). If you’re following their story (dbkayak.com) you are aware that they are now halfway to completing...
Trip Report: Little Assawoman Bay, DE
I’m up in Delaware for a short while and found some time this weekend to head to the coast for a kayak lesson and short trip. For the amount of...
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...
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...
GetGoingNC with Joe Miller
Joe Miller (of N&O Fame) has a new blog. Here’s the scoop: Hiking, biking, paddling, climbing – you can do it all in the Triangle and North Carolina. So the...
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...
Coastal Paddling - Communication Among Paddlers
by Bill Mauney Communication before launching – The group leader needs to make sure everyone thoroughly understands the following: The destination and course to steer (check all compasses for deviation...

World Travel Immunizations
After graduating from high school, our oldest son is preparing to visit Peru on a mission trip. Prior to departure he is taking another adventure into the world of the...
Hiking North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Heritage
by Danny Bernstein – hikertohiker.com As I cross Basin Creek yet one more time on my way to Caudill Cabin, I carefully place my left foot and then my right...

How to Beat the Heat
We’re at that point in a southeastern summer where the mercury really begins to climb. Pursuing active adventure in the outdoors in hot weather brings some new challenges to prevent...
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...
NC State Park Online Reservations
Call 1-877-7-CAMP-NC or select a park at www.ncparks.gov.
Landsford Canal Trip Report - Part II
Having kayaked Landsford Canal State Park, SC earlier this week, I decided to invite some more folks to share the experience with me. Every year, between late May and early...