Outdoor recreation

Marine veteran Demond Wilson from Vallejo, California kayaked across San Diego's Mission Bay. He uses a wheelchair and participated in the Department of Veterans Affairs鈥� National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic.

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For these disabled vets, surfing, sailing, and kayaking are part of their rehabilitation

Andrew Dyer

The VA's sports clinics introduce veterans to adaptive activities to help them recover from injuries and make fitness a part of their lives.

Water running over rocks in the Eno River

Environment

Eno River State Park celebrates half a century of conservation in weeklong birthday bash

Sophie Mallinson

The Eno River State Park commemorated its 50th anniversary with a series of events this week, which included showing off a new visitor center.

Multiuse Trails at William B. Umstead State Park are open to road bikes, hikers, walkers and equestrians.

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Governor announces $8.5 million in parks and recreation grants

Neal Charnoff / WFDD

North Carolina is awarding $8.5 million in grants that will benefit outdoor recreation projects across the state. Governor Roy Cooper announced last week that 19 projects are set to receive funding from the state鈥檚 Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF).

Environment

North Carolina Becoming National Leader In Outdoor Recreation (With A Lot Of Help From WNC)

Matt Bush

The number of visitors at Dupont State Forest more than doubled this decade. It鈥檚 just one of the many outdoor destinations that has helped form Asheville鈥�