Lexington, North Carolina

This story is presented by Visit North Carolina. North Carolina is an outdoor recreation paradise with water, gravel, dirt, and paved trails. People visit to paddle, hike, bike, and meander the amazing towns and wild areas.  Our three writers went road tripping across the state while following ...

This story is presented by Visit North Carolina. Many people know Lake Norman as a bustling suburbia north of Charlotte, famous for its water activities and auto racing history. But over the years, it's grown into a pedaler's paradise with miles of paved greenways, a slew of mountain bike par...

North Carolina has a lot to offer outdoor adventurers. From a beautiful coastline to inland bike trails, travelers can find an ideal fit. Add local brews, incredible coffee, and art and you've got the perfect place to road trip!  The writers let the Outdoor NC Leave No Trace Principles guide the...

This story is presented by Visit North Carolina. I've visited the coast of North Carolina, and live in the Blue Ridge Mountains, but this was my first visit to the central part of the state. During my trip to Alamance and Rockingham counties in the Piedmont, I got a taste of the Southern hospi...