Outdoors Back to Nature

When you go to the Wilminton/Wrightsville Beach area this summer, get in tune with nature. Go on a nature lovers cruise with  Wrightsville Beach Water Taxi. You can take a leisurely cruise or an indepth eploration of Masonboro Island.  Let the Cape Fear Naturalist take you on an enlightening guided tour of natural wonders of this beautiful coastal ecosystem. For more information call 910-200-4002 or go to www.capefearnaturalist.com

If the cool mountain breezes are calling you, check out Grandfather Mountain. They have Naturalist Programs daily at 1:00 pm. For spectacular vistas, go to the top of Grandfather and walk the famous Swinging Bridge. Hiking the 11 trails is a great way to fully experience this ancient mountain. The trails vary from gentle walks through the woods to strenuous and treacherous hikes along the rugged peaks. The Profile Trail is a must hike, it provides you with a full sample of natural features of the Mountain and a profile veiw of the rocky outcropping the mountain is named for. If you decide to visit this NC treasure, call (828)737-9522 or go to www.grandfather.com  

July is quickly coming to a close, but we have all of August and most of September to enjoy a Variety of summer outdoor activities across North Carolina. On the Coast the fishing will get better as fall approaches. The NC beaches are also the premier location on the East Coast for surfing. Cape Hatteras National Seashore is great for surfers who prefer less company. Wrightsville Beach and other Beachfront Towns along the coast, have good waves but more fellow surfers, swimmers and sunbathers. The NC coastal waters are aslo a great place to scuba dive. While we do not have any barrier reefs, we do have plenty of shipwrecks to exlpore(many are off Cape Hatteras). A popular destination for Sailing Vessels(and crew) is Oriental, NC on the Neuse River and Inland Water Way. In Wilmington, NC the paddle boat Henrietta III offers Cape Fear River Cruises(including dinner cruises)April-December.

Heading inland you can find plenty of watersport opportunities. White Lake in Bladen County is a popular destination for waterski enthusiests. In the piedmont we have many large lakes that can handle waterskiing traffic and still provide quiet fishing in the numerous coves along the shorelines(Kerr Lake, Lake Gaston, Falls Lake, Lake Norman, Jordan Lake, etc.). Largemouth Bass is the most sought after prize. The serious Bass Fishermen(and women) start 30 minutes before sunrise and usually prefer an overcast day. Buzzbait is the lure of choice in the summer months. The bass are more active this time of year and excitement from an explosive strike, can add to the experience. The mountain region of NC is usually cooler during the summer months(than the other regions). It has many great places for the hiking enthusiests, rivers for rafting and kayaking, and trout fishing streams. THE DAN RIVER

Hello world, welcome to the great outdoors in North Carolina. Summertime is a great time to get back to nature, from the mountains to the coast. The summers are hot and humid in the ‘Old North State’, but you can find cool relief in tallest mountains east of the Mississippi. From rafting on the Nantahala River to walking across 6,000 ft. ridge tops to sliding down natural waterslides; the NC mountains are a cool place to be. The piedmont area has some beautiful(public access)lakes for skiing, swimming and fishing. The coastal areas offer many options for outdoor activities: Sailng, Surfing, Dolfin watching, Sea shell collecting, Swimming, Fossil hunting, Pier fishing, Surf fishing and Boat fishing; just to name a few. 

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