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Climbing Center Takes Shape At USNWC
The climbing center ? which has a Fall 2006 completion date - will feature what will be one of the largest outdoor climbing facilities in the world.
Whitewater Rising
This spring, a $30 million outdoor multiplex, including the largest artificial whitewater PARK in the country, will open in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its creators Believe that it just might transform urbanites into outdoor Addicts.
Team Hooked Races to Victory in NC
Team Hooked challenges a throng of strong teams and comes out on top and the Nantahala Outdoor Center 8-hour race!
Hooked Tour Cruises to the Mountain Sports Festival in NC
The Hooked Tour returns to North Carolina for the Mountain Sports Festival!
Pure Southern Sugah
Challenging slopes and a chill scene reign deep in the Southern Appalachians at North Carolina?s Sugar Mountain Resort

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Appalachian Trail: North Carolina Segment
132.2 miles, plus an additional 154.9 miles along the Tennessee/North Carolina border.

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Awa River Pages
The river pages are based on AW's River Inventory which is a comprehensive listing of whitewater rivers. The inventory started as a compilation of the whitewater rivers that were listed in all available US guidebooks, and it continues to be updated with

City Lake Fishing Information For North Carolina Central Region
Information concerns fishing in the central Piedmont city lakes. Municipal water supply reservoirs are an important water resource in the central Piedmont area of North Carolina. These reservoirs are located in the most densely populated areas of the stat

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Climb Carolina
Training programs, hot spots and cool links around Carolina.

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Escape To The Southeast - North Carolina
Welcome to Escape to the Southeast.com! Use this directory as a portal to the great destinations in the eleven Southeast states. Click on a state on the map or to the left and start planning your vacation today!

Fairfield Sapphire Valley
Sapphire Valley is located on Hwy. 64, three miles east of Cashiers. Sapphire Valley has three runs, one beginner, one intermediate and one advanced.

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Freshwater Opportunities In Eastern North Carolina
Information on some of the more noteworthy fishing areas in the eastern region with public access are discussed in this brochure, as well as fish species present, access points and fishing methods.

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National Parks, Monuments, Preserves, Historic Sites

State Parks, Forests, And Recreation Areas

Stream Fishing Information For North Carolina Central Region
Information pertaining to the Central Piedmont area of the state's pond and city lake fisheries. However, a less publicized aspect of the fishery in this area is stream fishing. The Central Piedmont has hundreds of miles of warm water streams supporting p

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Places to Stay

A Sky-High Smoky Mountains Cabin Cherokee NC
Rental cabin high on a private mountain with soaring celestial mountain views overlooking Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Near Appalachian Trail, Nc waterfalls, Mountain-to-Sea Trail, Tsali Trail, Nantahala River.

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Above and Beyond: a Smoky Mountains Year Round Cabin
Cherokee North Carolina Smoky Mountains cabin rental. Celestial view overlooks Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Year round base camp for whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking, climbing, biking. Near Nantahala River, Tsali Trail, Appalachian Trail, B

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BOOTLEG RIDGE: A SMOKY MOUNTAINS CABIN RENTAL
Secluded Cabin on private ridge near Great Smoky Mountains National, Appalachian Trail, Nantahala River, Tsali Trail, Blue Ridge Parkway. Year round base camp for hiking, kayaking, rafting,climbing, biking, skiing, fishing.

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Places to Visit

Anything North Carolina
Anything North Carolina, your internet resource for North Carolina outdoor and recreational information.

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Cataloochee Ski Area
Cataloochee is located four miles off US 19 above Maggie Valley. Cataloochee has two lifts, one rope tow and nine runs.

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Smallbrowndog.com
Very cool site about mountain biking in north carolina.

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Bio-wheels Touring
Guided on and off-road cycling vacations in the mountains of North Carolina. Multi-Day, Inn to Inn trips along the dramatic, scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Sample the East's best singletrack in the Pisgah, DuPont, Tsali. Great riding, friendly guides, tasty f

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Black Bear Adventures
Outdoor adventure package tour. Includes hiking, mountain/road biking, and white-water canoeing plus accommodations at the Holiday Inn Express in Brevard, NC. For more information, see our website.

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Discover Adventures - Bicycling & Multisport Vacations
Bicycling and multisport vacations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine & Massachusetts. Choose from weekend getaways, weeklong adventures and family vacations.

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Go Rafting With Kids
Located in North Carolina just south of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Outing Co., is the only US outfitter focused exclusively on families with younger children. Its whitewater rafting trips accommodate children as young as age four.

Later Gater Travel And Outfitters
Later Gater has the best links to travel and recreation. See ya at later gater!

Mountain Adventure Guides
Guided whitewater rafting on the French Broad River (class II-IV), rock climbing and instruction, and a Summer Adventure Camp for Teens, near Asheville, NC.

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Mountains To Climb
A hiking guide service for Western NC. Half and full day hikes, include snacks and lunch. Tours are tailored to the client's needs: ability, desired length, waterfalls, vistas, etc. Prices vary depending on length of hike and number of people.

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The Dan River Company,inc.
River adventures on the Dan River in the Piedmont, Triad area of NC. Canoe, and kayak rentals, and guided trips.


Outfitters

Black Dome Mountain Sports

Footsloggers - Outdoor & Travel Outfitters
Footsloggers offers the finest in apparel, equipment and footwear for every outdoor setting; be it backpacking, camping, climbing, water sports or winter activities.

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Great Outdoor Provision

Herrings Outdoor Store

Kitty Hawk Sports

Nantahala Outdoor Center

North Beach Outfitters

Outdoor Xposure

Outdoors Etc, Ltd

The Mast General Store

The Trail Shop

Tortoise & Hare Running Outfitters


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Triangle Adventure Club, Inc.
Unique prepaged weekend adventure trips for individuals and couples. ATV Tours, Hiking, Biking, River Tubing, Skiing, Ice Climbing, Race Car Driving Experience, Falconry, Horsback Riding, etc.
Ph:27616-3265

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Dirt Divas
Charlotte's only women's mountain biking club, dedicated to all aspects of riding.
100 N. Tryon Street, Suite B220, PMB-385
Ph:28204

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Tarheel Trailblazers
The Trailblazers have built and maintain over 25 miles of mountain bike trails in and around the Charlotte Metro area. The Trailblazer membership approaches 300 riders, and we are a mouthpiece for the Charlotte Mountain Biking Community.
Ph:28235

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Catawba Valley Outing Club
Catawba Valley Outing Club (CVOC) is an organization specifically tailored to the outdoor enthusiast to bring like minded people together for outdoor activities. Whether you enjoy bicycling, camping, hiking, paddling, skiing or any other outdoor activitie
Ph:28603

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Brushy Mountain Cyclists Club
The Brushy Mountain Cyclists Club is the club for all cyclists in Wilkes County, North Carolina. We're mountain bikers and road riders of all ages and abilities who love the challenge posed by the rugged and scenic terrain of the Blue Ridge foothills. T
Ph:28697

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Nantahala Hiking Club
Ph:28734

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Dogwood Alliance
Defending Southern Forests and Communities
Ph:28802


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