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35 places to rent a canoe/kayak in North Carolina

July 15, 2011 JoeMiller 28 Comments
Part of the rental fleet at Lake Johnson.

It’s one of the cheapest recreation deals going: for as little as $5 an hour you can captain your own ship on any number of waterways throughout North Carolina. These bargain basement deals are offered at various county, municipal and state parks throughout the state. read more

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Hiking regularly, or making a hike a part of your regular exercise regimen, can have a dramatic impact on your physical and mental health. It’s something nearly everyone can do, and it’s a lifelong activity, something you can do long after your body has said no to more aggressive outdoor pursuits. read more

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    The following originally appeared August 15, 2018. We run it again because it’s a good reminder — to us especially — to always pay attention, to never get cocky out there, and that, nature is always in charge. You learn a lot while backpacking, especially about yourself. I’m pretty sure the nine backpackers I spent […]
  • Be a kid, take a summer hike July 20, 2022
    Last week we were hiking along the Eno River on a sunny, hot day: sunny, as in lots of azure amid a few harmless, billowy clouds; hot, as in seasonable, around 90. And yes, quite humid. A typical summer’s day. I loved it. Why? It reminded me of being a kid. Summer has long meant […]
  • GetOut! It’s a DIY Weekend July 15, 2022
    Running a little behind this week, so, as we do on occasion, we proclaim this a DIY weekend: We provide the resources, you find your weekend adventure. Enjoy! Regional land trusts Land trusts offer some of the best programs around, from the Eno River Association’s Sunday Hike Series to the Triangle Land Conservancy’s Speed Hikes. […]
  • 5 of our favorite summer hikes with water July 13, 2022
    A summer hike isn’t a summer hike unless it includes water, the more water, the better. And the more water in more forms, better still. Forms?  You know, the 5 major forms of mountain water: Mountain pool form Wading form Hiking in form Short Hike In form Falling form Today, we share one of our […]
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    The good news for the weekend: the heat — excessive heat — will move out. It will, however, be replaced with a little rain. So keep a close eye on the forecast, the radar and the sky before heading out. And when you do head out, here are 5 of our favorite options for the […]

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