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Trail Bites is the catch-all corner of the blog. Some posts are practical help articles like prepping for your first camping trip or outfitting your truck for off-roading. Others are quick thoughts on something I have been mulling over, or shorter highlights of a spot in the Carolinas I think more people should know about. If my Comprehensive Guides are the deep dives, Trail Bites is the everything else, the kind of post you can read in a few minutes and either learn something useful or get pointed toward your next adventure around North Carolina, the Charlotte area, or wherever the trail takes me next.

A winch cable pulls a mud-covered SUV through a deep rut on a wooded off-road trail while mud coats the bumper and tires.

Off-Road Recovery Safety Tips for Carolina Trails

August 6th, 2026

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A white boat idles beside a busy launch ramp as trucks and trailers line a muddy lakeside parking area.

Boat Ramp Etiquette for Carolina Lake Days

July 31st, 2026

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A silver ATV charging through a large puddle of muddy water. A huge spray of water is splashing out from the tires.

Everything You Need To Know To Start Off-Roading

July 7th, 2026

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A woman relaxes in a lounge chair beside an RV while the sun shines through tall forest trees at a campsite.

How To Make Your Camper Feel More Like Home

June 23rd, 2026

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A Three people are all sitting at a campsite. The campers are in a field and there are mountains in the background.

How to Prepare for Your First Camping Trip

May 6th, 2026

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A backyard that has a fire pit with multiple wooden chairs surrounding it. There are also two reclining chairs further back.

How To Get More Use Out of Your Home’s Backyard

April 5th, 2026

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A woman wearing a yellow knitted sweater holding a camera close to her face and taking photos outside.

Hobbies That Help You Spend More Time Outside

March 30th, 2026

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A dirt forest road curves through tall pine trees with fallen leaves scattered along the edges on a cloudy day

How To Respect Shared Forest Roads in NC

March 22nd, 2026

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An in-ground trampoline outdoors with tall poles around the edge, surrounded by trees, bushes, and lush grass.

How To Prep Your Patio To Enjoy Outdoor Lounging in Spring

February 26th, 2026

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An angler in tan waders holding a smallmouth bass just above the dark water's surface to show off their catch.

Beginner’s Advice for Catching Bass: All There Is To Know

February 2nd, 2026

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A truck with a pile of equipment in the bed is parked on a patch of dirt. In the distance are barren mountains.

How to Outfit Your Truck for an Off-Roading Adventure

January 14th, 2026

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A close-up of two hands wearing orange gloves, using pruning scissors to cut a branch from a dried plant.

Things To Do in the Winter To Prepare for a Spring Garden

January 11th, 2026

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A man and woman couple in warm clothing sitting near a campfire outside while drinking from aluminum mugs.

Carolina Fire Safety: What To Know When Camping

December 21st, 2025

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A person fishing on a pond in the fall.

Pond Fishing Tips for a Successful Fall Trip

November 4th, 2025

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Fall trees at the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.

How To Make the Most of Fall Outdoors
This Year

November 4th, 2025

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Ford Bronco with tent on side next to forest road in Pisgah National Forest

Watch: What’s It Like Car Camping in Pisgah National Forest

November 2nd, 2025

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man hiking on trail in fall with dog.

Fall Camping Trips With Dogs: Tips To Help You Prepare

October 15th, 2025

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looking down a creek in the woods with bright green trees on the sides in a forest.

9 Facts About Forests That Will Wow Nature Lovers

September 4th, 2025

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A woman looking for camping gear by reviewing a backpack on a shelf.

7 Easy Ways To Find Affordable Camping Gear

August 20th, 2025

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A man fly fishing in a wide river surrounded by forest.

A Comprehensive List of Popular Fishing Techniques

July 21st, 2025

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Image of the Blue Ridge Parkway sign pointing north and south.

Top Ways To Enjoy the Great Outdoors This Summer

July 16th, 2025

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YouTube thumbnail of my Old NC 105 video depicting my truck and the mountains.

Watch: Come Explore Old NC 105 in the Linville Gorge

April 22nd, 2025

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A bike on the campus of Davidson College in Davidson, NC.

NC Town Spotlight: Davidson, NC

March 4th, 2025

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A look down Forney Creek Trail in Denver North Carolina

Hiking Near Charlotte? Here are 7 Local Trails

January 31st, 2025

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