Easy Tips to Lighten Your Backpacking Pack Weight

Easy Tips to Lighten Your Backpacking Pack Weight

You’ve been on a few backpacking trips now and have a better handle on your gear. But man, you’d love to lighten that pack weight by 2-3 pounds. After reading a ton of ultralight articles on reducing weight, you’re a little concerned.  This is looking like it’s either going to be expensive, or you’ll need to…

Sunflower Field at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh NC

Sunflower Field at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh NC

We all love sunflowers. There’s nothing better than a happy photo of yourself, friends, or your family against those bright yellow, happy flowers.   Every summer Raleigh puts on a show with a large sunflower field at Dorothea Dix Park that’s perfect for viewing, Instagramming, and just having a fun day out. It’s one of my favorite…

Small Towns to Visit in North Carolina (and VA, TN, SC, and GA too)

Small Towns to Visit in North Carolina (and VA, TN, SC, and GA too)

Do you love visiting small towns? The charming downtowns, down-home cooking, friendly locals, and fun shops are hallmarks of these pieces of Americana. We asked 15 expert travelers to let us in on their favorite small towns in North Carolina and surrounding states. With their help, we’ve got great suggestions for the best small towns…