Connelly Springs, North Carolina

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...

I spend every free moment I can find capturing sunrises, sunsets and the night sky. Follow my road trip guide of the North Carolina mountains to see some of my favorite places through my camera lens.   Sunrise - Waterrock Knob Waterrock Knob isn't known as the place to be for sunrise, which i...