North Carolina adventure weekends : a traveler's guide to the best outdoor getaways

North Carolina Adventure Weekends makes it easy for campers, hikers, cyclists, paddlers, and climbers to plan weekend after weekend of memorable outdoor trips. It’s written for both novice and experienced adventurers who enjoy―or aspire to enjoy―a variety of outdoor pursuits but don’t have time to spend hours researching the best destinations or can’t get away for a long trip. Most outdoors enthusiasts enjoy a variety of activities, and this is the ideal resource for hikers who love to climb, paddlers who also pedal, and everyone who wants to get the most adventure out of a weekend. It’s also ideal for couples, families, or groups who love sharing a weekend getaway but want to do different things. Many guidebooks focus on one specific activity, such as hiking, paddling, or camping, and North Carolina Adventure Weekends eliminates the need for weekend warriors to spend hours thumbing through multiple guidebooks and websites, trying to find the best options for their multisport weekend trips. Furthermore, regional guidebooks might offer suggestions on different outdoor activities but not pinpoint the best options for adventurers who only have a weekend to explore. With North Carolina Adventure Weekends, readers have numerous action-packed weekend itineraries at their fingertips. They’ll know not only where to stay to be closest to the action, but also which adventures―hike routes, bike rides, paddle trips, climbing areas, etc.―are weekend-worthy. Each chapter highlights a focused geographic area and includes detailed directions, so readers can spend more time playing and less time driving from place to place. Adventurers will also learn where to stock up on supplies, what to do on a rainy day, and where to go to rehash the weekend’s adventures over an epic-worthy meal and a beer. Plan a weekend of hiking, cycling, climbing, and paddling! Whether youre a novice or an experienced adventurer, North Carolina offers a variety of outdoor pursuits to enjoyfrom camping in Pisgah National Forest to canoeing down the Nantahala River and hiking in the Croatan National Forest. Theres no need to spend hours researching the best destinations or go on long, expensive trips. North Carolina Adventure Weekends by Jessie Johnson and Matt Schneider is for hikers who love to climb, paddlers who love to pedal, and anyone else whose idea of unwinding is an action-packed weekend in the great outdoors. With 12 exciting trips to choose from, youll know where to stay and which adventures are truly weekend-worthy. Spend more time playing and less time driving from place to place. Each chapter in this full-color guide highlights a specific destination and includes hiking, cycling, climbing, and paddling opportunities rated for difficulty, as well as lodging options, restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops. Youll also get suggestions for where to stock up on supplies and what to do on a rainy day. With ideal outings for individuals, couples, families, and groups, get maximum adventure out of your weekends! Table of Contents -- Overview MapPreface -- North Carolina Adventure Accolades -- Introduction -- Asheville -- Brevard -- Bryson City -- Nantahala Gorge -- Charlotte -- Croatan National Forest -- Linville Gorge -- Outer Banks -- Raleigh-Research Triangle -- Saluda -- Sauratown Mountains -- Uwharrie National Forest -- Wilmington -- Carolina Beach -- Additional Resources -- Acknowledgments -- About the Authors.;With 12 detailed weekend trip descriptions, North Carolina Adventure Weekends takes readers to the best destinations in North Carolina for 48 hours of hiking, cycling, climbing, and paddling.--Worldcat.