North Carolina

A Play Wave Is Coming to Asheville, North Carolina

Spectators watch the Green Race

The Green Race is Coming

Graham Averill|October 30, 2018

A climber at Sauratown Mountain.

A Classic North Carolina Winter Climbing Destination Is Open Again

Graham Averill|October 18, 2018

Sauratown Mountain has a new approach trail and freshly negotiated access for climbers.

A waterfall in Headwaters State Forest

Headwaters State Forest Is Open to Hikers

Graham Averill|October 2, 2018

Bikers on the Cross Charlotte Trail

A New Trail Paves the Way for Human-Powered Transit in Charlotte, North Carolina

Graham Averill|September 24, 2018

13 Public Lands You Might Have Missed

Aer Parris|September 7, 2018

Tarheel Trailblazers

Here’s How the Popular Itusi Trail is Getting an Overhaul

Graham Averill|August 31, 2018

Linville Gorge

Best Climbing Areas in North Carolina

Mikhaila Redovian

Peregrine falcon

North Carolina Climbing Closure to Protect Rare Falcons Lifted Early

Graham Averill|August 10, 2018

Each year, several of North Carolina's cliffs are closed to climbers because of peregrine falcon nesting activity. But this year, the agencies lifted the bans a month early in July.

A couple of hikers enjoy the scenery on the Appalachian Trail.

The Best Backpacking Trails in North Carolina

Kristen Arendt|August 6, 2018

Great Smoky Mountains

How to Visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Patrick Hutchison|August 3, 2018

Ginseng

North Carolina’s Ginseng Lottery Has Begun

Graham Averill|July 13, 2018

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