Joe Miller
Six surprising ways hiking can improve your mental health
We all know that hiking has benefits for our physical health. But the mental health benefits are powerful, and they might surprise you...
Looking for a way to unplug after work? Try an evening hike
If you're looking for a way to unplug and de-stress after a long day at work, evening hikes may be an option you haven't considered. Here are some things...
4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Explore NC
5 places to find spring in North Carolina
Hiking expert Joe Miller knows where to find the first signs of spring. Here are 5 hiking trails in North Carolina to find budding wildflowers and enjoy some time...
5 ‘must-do’ North Carolina hikes for 2021
Hiking expert Joe Miller of Get Going NC shares his top five "must do" hikes for 2021. Check them off your bucket list, and let us know how they...
4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Explore NC, Fitness
You tried hiking in 2020. Here’s how to keep going.
If you tried hiking in 2020 and want to continue it in the new year, here are a few tips for beginners about North Carolina trails to try and...
4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Explore NC, Fitness
How to dress for cold weather hikes
For many of us, getting outdoors and into nature has been a saving grace during this pandemic. As winter approaches, you can still have outdoor adventures. Here are a...
5 min read | Healthy Lifestyle
New to hiking? Looking for new trails? Meet your virtual adventure guide.
If you're new to hiking and need some expert tips, or if you're just looking for lesser-known trails to try, get to know Joe Miller. He's our expert on...
3 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Explore NC
Fall hikes: how to avoid crowds and find the trails less traveled
The gorgeous fall weather is luring more North Carolinians outdoors to hike and camp. Here are some tips for finding and exploring less-crowded trails...
3 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Coronavirus, Explore NC, Fitness
5 North Carolina Hikes to See Gorgeous Fall Foliage
These five hikes don’t get a lot of foot traffic, which is surprising considering the explosion of fall color they offer, and still get you a front seat view...
Need a COVID-safe getaway? Two summer adventures you can take in North Carolina
If you choose to take a summer vacation, here are a few low-risk options in North Carolina that will keep you active and healthy...
4 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Coronavirus, Explore NC
