Trek the Carolinas
Inside This Issue

Two people canoeing on a river

GPS

No Need to Be Found if You’re Never Lost: 2009’s best adventure ready GPS units put you in control of your journey.

Wild Trekker of the Month: The Red Fox

Prepare for nighttime screamers. Plus, fox-proof your campsite.

Campfire Recipes

Freshly Fried Fish: Trade instant noodles in for your rod and reel to take advantage of these recipes for fun and easy river-raised delicacies.

Backpacker’s Guide to Hiking Packs

Don’t be intimidated by the variety or fooled by cheap manufacturing — four easy factors to consider when choosing the hiking backpack that works best for you.

Bike For Autism

Two UNC grads discover what it takes to train for a 24-month cycling trip from Alaska to Argentina in an effort to benefit autism research

Disc Golf

New Spin on an Old Game: Disc Golf gives everyone in the Triangle a chance at a new hobby that delivers more bang for your buck than traditional golf.

Kayaking: Paddling on Nature’s Playground

Kayaker Nick Ianniello shares his most fun, and most dangerous, thrills of running rapids, jumping over waterfalls and “playboating.”

Camp out in a Private Treehouse

Spend a weekend on the river with river camping. Plus, no one is too old to sleep in these threehouses! Carolina Heritage Outfitters supply treehouses along the Edisto River, S.C., that offer a fun alternative to your traditional campsite.

North Carolina Bouldering Bonanza

With the popularity of bouldering on the rise, check out the advantages of bouldering and some of North Carolina’s finest sites.