Category: Adventure

Beech Mountain Resort: A Premier Multi-Season Resort & The Highest Ski Resort In The East

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Adventure, Family, Skiing & Snowboarding

The mountains of North Carolina offer some unexpected treats for skiers and snowboarders. Snowmaking capabilities are outstanding and allow for a constant supply of fresh snow and great conditions. They emphasize family skiing, with a good mix of beginner runs to get first timers interested in the sport, and more advanced trails and surprisingly good … Read More “Beech Mountain Resort: A Premier Multi-Season Resort & The Highest Ski Resort In The East” »

Virginia’s Blue Ridge: A Premier Destination For Outdoor Recreation, Unique Attractions, Diverse Culture & Culinary Experiences

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Adventure, Tourism

Virginia’s Blue Ridge is made up of the City of Roanoke at its heart and surrounding communities within an hour radius, including the City of Salem, Botetourt County, Franklin County, and Roanoke County. The region offers a refined, authentic, Metro Mountain adventure nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s a premier destination for outdoor recreation … Read More “Virginia’s Blue Ridge: A Premier Destination For Outdoor Recreation, Unique Attractions, Diverse Culture & Culinary Experiences” »

Gorges State Park with Kevin Bischof, Park Superintendent

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Adventure, State Park, Waterfalls

Gorges State Park, located about halfway between Cashiers and Brevard, is set in the midst of plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges, sheer rock walls and a high concentration of rare species. The Park receives over 80 inches of rain each year which is enough rain to qualify the area as a temperate rain forest. Most … Read More “Gorges State Park with Kevin Bischof, Park Superintendent” »

Green Race & Big Adventure in the Green River Game Lands, with John Grace

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Adventure, Kayaking

The Green River Game Lands contains just over 18,000 acres of wilderness and lies along the Blue Ridge Escarpment in Henderson and Polk counties. It is home to the Green River which cuts a rugged chasm as it descends the Blue Ridge escarpment providing numerous whitewater sports opportunities like kayaking, canoeing, tubing, and fishing in … Read More “Green Race & Big Adventure in the Green River Game Lands, with John Grace” »

Uncrowded Adventure For ALL Levels: Where Will YOU Go Next?

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Adventure

There are over 1.6 million acres of national forests in Western North Carolina. That means there are FAR more places to explore than just what’s turning up in your social media feed…So, with a little planning ahead, you just might be able to enjoy a relaxed and uncrowded Blue Ridge Adventure, and NOT have to … Read More “Uncrowded Adventure For ALL Levels: Where Will YOU Go Next?” »