Category: Explore NC
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
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
5 cool hikes for one hot North Carolina summer
It's another hot North Carolina summer. Here are a few hikes that offer shade, swimming holes, or other protection from the 100 degree heat...
5 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Explore NC
Paddling: social distancing and serenity in one
If you're in search of an outdoor activity that's safe during the coronavirus, paddling might be for you. You can remain socially distant while enjoying the outdoors...
5 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Coronavirus, Explore NC
Need some mountain time? Try these easy North Carolina hikes
Coronavirus has altered our daily lives, but we can still enjoy the outdoors. These five NC hikes are likely to be less crowded...
5 min read | Healthy Lifestyle, Explore NC, Fitness
How to enjoy the outdoors despite COVID-19
As the world around us closes down, one place hasn’t: the outdoors. True, some facilities have closed. North Carolina State Parks closed its visitor centers and campgrounds. Most local...
