From mountains to sea, North Carolina offers the perfect setting for a backcountry, wilderness adventure. Whether you’re hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, or mountaineering – you’ll explore some of America’s most historic terrain! Travel along rushing mountain streams, cascading waterfalls, crashing waves, and remote mountain vistas. All of this provides the true adventure of a lifetime!
NCOAE’s North Carolina courses are exceptional with their unique combination of adventure and skill development. Develop your outdoor technical skills, as you explore rocky ridges and breathtaking views – immersing yourself in North Carolina’s remote, outdoor classroom.
If Outdoor Education interests you, consider our 25-day North Carolina course to help you decide whether a professional career in the outdoors is for you. We think it could be.
A semester of adventure in our own backyard.
The wilderness is beneficial to all people during all chapters of their lives.
Discover all North Carolina has to offer, as you rock climb & backpack through the Pisgah National Forest on this 14-day adventure.
Discover North Carolina’s remote, technical terrain, as you backpack & climb across rugged wilderness on a 14-day teen adventure.