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New Oyster Shell Recycling Sites
CCA NC: Raleigh-area residents will soon have 12 new places to dump their used oyster shells and help the environment at the same time. The drop-off centers will be the...
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...
Hobie Mirage Revolution
by Gwen (Charlotte Staff) Today I took the Hobie Mirage Revolution out for a quick spin in the Atlantic off of Hilton Head Isle. Just like standard sit-on-top kayaks, 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
By Bill MauneyWe’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...
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...
Roll Practice
Gwen (Charlotte Staff) working on his roll in a Hurricane Tracer 165, Astral Norge PFD and Werner Ikelos bent shaft paddle.
NC State Park Online Reservations
Call 1-877-7-CAMP-NC or select a park at www.ncparks.gov.
Outdoor Research BugOut Gaiters
The bug-repelling BugOut™ Gaiters are treated with Insect Shield® to help protect against uncomfortable itchiness and diseases spread by biting insects. Durable and ruggedly built, these gaiters are ideal for...
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...
Landsford Canal TR
I took the opportunity to kayak at Landsford Canal State Park this afternoon to check out the spider lillies and get in some time on moving water. I’m still new...
Joe Miller interviews Everest Climber
Great interview went up today on Joe’s Blog: mysocalledlayoff.blogspot.com Last year, mountaineer Ciprian “Chip” Popoviciu of Raleigh took Martin Middle School to the top of the world. Wedensday, you can...
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir - UltraLight Comfort
The NeoAir mattress represents the world’s most advanced engineering in ultralight comfort. Beyond being the lightest air mattress available, we’ve utilized two patent-pending internal technologies, making it up to three...
Uwharrie Backpacking
The first hint of warm spring weather always sets a backpacker’s wandering foot to itching, so with that in mind, we planned a quick overnight on a twelve mile loop...