Having a good strong core is more than just being able to show off your six-pack. Core & balance strength training are important when it comes to just about every movement our bodies make, & together help prevent injury in sports as well as simple day to day activities. Derek Long spoke...

The Reach the Peaks Challenge at Hanging Rock State Park in Stokes County is staking claim to the premier single-day hiking event in North Carolina. The challenge: 1 day. 5 peaks. 11 miles. It’s not a race, though some may wish to make it so, it’s a great way to challenge yourself, see the...

From the Pea Island Audubon Sanctuary to the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge or Maritime Forest & Marshes, the Coastal Kayak Touring Company covers the outer banks’ variety of waterways with tours led by enthusiastic, knowledgeable guides. Producer Derek Long accompanied this group on a...