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.
Explore the mountains and rivers of North Carolina & the Pacific Northwest on a 60-day Gap Semester course!
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 mountains, as you explore the wilderness on a summer backpacking expedition!
Discover North Carolina’s waterways, as you explore the wilderness on a summer kayaking expedition!
Discover the North Carolina coast, as you explore the wilderness on a summer kayaking expedition!
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