About this item
Have you ever wanted to take up a new outdoor sport but thought, "Not me" or "Where do I begin"? In this unique take-it-with-you guide, outdoors and fitness writer Joe Miller introduces you to sixteen adventure sports in the Carolinas, from water to land and through all four seasons. No matter where you live or what your level of expertise may be, he will lead you to opportunities that range from beginner level to peak experience and equip you with the tools and courage to get outdoors and enjoy nature in new and exciting ways. For each experience, Miller includes location, how to start, associated costs, organizations that can help you begin, physical and mental demands of each activity, and whether the activities are seasonal or competitive.
About the Author
Joe Miller is the author of five outdoors books, including "Backpacking North Carolina," "100 Classic Hikes in North Carolina," and "Let's GetHiking!" He is the founder of GetGoingNC!, which includes the GetHiking! and GetBackpacking! programs, both designed to get more people into the outdoors. He wrote about the outdoors for 17 years at The News & Observer in Raleigh, and continues ti write on the subject for GetGoingNC.com and other online outlets.
