/tags/outdoor-recreation Outdoor recreation en-US Copyright Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:34:07 GMT /news/2024-09-20/disabled-veterans-surfing-sailing-kayaking-rehabilitation The VA's sports clinics introduce veterans to adaptive activities to help them recover from injuries and make fitness a part of their lives. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:34:07 GMT /news/2024-09-20/disabled-veterans-surfing-sailing-kayaking-rehabilitation Andrew Dyer /environment/2023-08-25/eno-river-state-park-celebrates-half-a-century-of-conservation-in-weeklong-birthday-bash The Eno River State Park commemorated its 50th anniversary with a series of events this week, which included showing off a new visitor center. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 19:03:13 GMT /environment/2023-08-25/eno-river-state-park-celebrates-half-a-century-of-conservation-in-weeklong-birthday-bash Sophie Mallinson /news/2023-08-21/governor-announces-8-5-million-in-parks-and-recreation-grants 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’s Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF). Mon, 21 Aug 2023 20:48:19 GMT /news/2023-08-21/governor-announces-8-5-million-in-parks-and-recreation-grants Neal Charnoff / WFDD /environment/2018-09-06/north-carolina-becoming-national-leader-in-outdoor-recreation-with-a-lot-of-help-from-wnc The number of visitors at Dupont State Forest more than doubled this decade. It’s just one of the many outdoor destinations that has helped form Asheville… Thu, 06 Sep 2018 18:57:39 GMT /environment/2018-09-06/north-carolina-becoming-national-leader-in-outdoor-recreation-with-a-lot-of-help-from-wnc Matt Bush