Nags Head has grown into a summer resort area and has some of the best beach recreation on the North Carolina Coast. The name of the town has many tales associated with it. The most popular is the story that pirates would tie lanterns to the necks of their horses or nags, and walk them on the bea

Travel Light: The How And Why

I learned how to travel light from lightweight backpacking, then found it was just as useful to keep it light on trips overseas or driving across the country. The last time my wife and I went to Ecuador, I had 10 pounds of luggage, all in one carry-on bag, and Ana had just 8 pounds in her carry-

The Thrill of Appalachian Trail

Hiking the Apalachian Trail

More than four million hikers venture out on the Appalachian Trail every year. This long stretch of 2,168 miles going through 14 states is an excellent opportunity for hiking on the East Coast. The Appalachian Trail excites hikers from all parts of the world becau

4 Safety Tips for Rafters

Staying Safe While Rafting

All sports offer their fair share of safety hazards, but some are a bit more perilous than others. When water is the arena, those hazards can be formidable, indeed. Before participating in any activity that requires sportsmen to enter a body of water, basic instruc

Things To Remember When You Travel

Traveling can be a lot of fun, but sometimes people are limited in their traveling options because of a budget. Here are some ways that you can save money when you traveling… which will let you bring home more gifts for your loved ones!

1. Shop around. Different travel agencies may offer diff

Fishing Vacation 101

Universally, the term “gone fishing” is associated with vacations. In that case planning a fishing vacation should be nothing more then a natural choice. Fishing combines sport, relaxation, communing with nature and free food and hence qualifies as the perfect vacation. From a weekend trip to the

What to Bring While Vacation Hiking and Walking

Here are some suggestions for your walking - hiking vacation equipment. This is not intended as a complete list, just a guide to get you thinking.

The most important item to bring is a quality comfortable daypack or backpack to carry your goodies in. There are few things to keep in mind when

Choosing The East Coast To Go On Vacation

Are you planning to go on vacations? Have you ever considered taking a road trip to the east coast of the United States? If you haven’t, you should, because this part of America offers a great variety of activities that you and your family can join to have a very good time. You should decide what

The Beauty of Charleston NC

Charleston was in ruins completely by the time the war was over. However, it was just the destruction of the mass, the spirit and zeal remained intact. The Charleston NC that you see today is a complete make-over of what it was in the past. The street in the city of Charleston is the blend of