If you’ve never heard of the Mountain to Sea Trail (a.k.a. MST), then there must be two reasons:
The trail is only 40%-50% complete as it stands now (though you can “hike” the whole thing) and you’ve never heard or read about it. Or,
The General Assembly passed the North Carolina Trails System Act in 1973, the [...]
Perhaps one of the most important yet overlooked pieces of hiking gear is a pair of hiking boots. The right pair of hiking boots can make any hike a pleasant experience, while the wrong pair can make a hike an experience in torture that can stop even the most enthusiastic hiker from ever taking another [...]
There is nothing like taking a hike in the wilderness to help you get away from the insanity of everyday life and to refresh the spirit. Something about exploring primal landscapes that are largely untouched by human hands calls to the soul and brings a sense of peace that is indefinable. Despite the potential of [...]
