Learn to surf in North Carolina

A new way to enjoy NC’s beautiful beaches [View this email in your browser]( Hey all, Last week, we looked at beach communities and hiking destinations that are often overshadowed by places like California or Colorado. After all, those states are home to some of the [most visited national parks]( in the country. But this year, an Ohio national park made the top 10, which goes to show there’s a lot more outdoor beauty to be explored. For example, also in the Midwest, the stunning coastline of northwest Indiana is [locals’ best-kept secret](. And down in Arkansas, the Ozark mountains beckon with stunning cliffs, canyons, and overlooks. The weather is also pleasant nearly the whole year, so pack those hiking shoes and get out onto the [best hikes in the Ozarks](. Along the Atlantic coast, the beaches of North Carolina were already famed for their pale sand and sultry summer weather. But it also turns out that they are a great place to [learn to surf](. Enjoy the outdoors. Noelle Alejandra Salmi, outdoor editor SURFING [Why North Carolina’s beautiful beaches are the best place to learn to surf]( Surfing is a rite of passage in coastal cultures. Learn how to do it, and you’re forever part of the legend of the endless summer, one of those eternally cool types who spend their days hanging 10 and evenings chatting about the waves of the day at a beach party, Pacifico in hand. The lifestyle can seem intimidating from the outside, especially in places like Malibu or Santa Cruz, both top California surf spots where locals want to keep the waves to themselves. If you want to skip that “locals only” mentality, head to North Carolina to learn how to surf. [SURFIN' NC]( LATEST ARTICLES --------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS [These are the 10 most-visited national parks of 2020]( --------------------------------------------------------------- ROAD TRIPS [Northwest Indiana is the Midwest beach destination that locals keep secret]( --------------------------------------------------------------- HIKING [Best hikes with stunning views in the Ozark Mountains]( MATADOR GUIDE TRIP PLANNING [How to see Denali National Park by bus in one day]( If you only have one day in Denali National Park and want to get deep into the park, you’ll have to hop on a bus. Self transit is not a viable option deep into the park, so leave the car at your lodging or campsite — which actually works in your favor because you can focus on what’s happening beyond the highway. You have two options: a tour bus or a transit bus. No matter which you choose, allow a full day that starts early and keeps you busy into the early evening. The tour bus option relieves you of needing to plan and pack for lunch and provides narration on the park’s history, natural sights, and wildlife. On the other hand, the transit bus is not narrated, and you’ll have to provide your own lunch — but it gives you more freedom to “make your own adventure.” This is how each option would look. [BUS DENALI]( WHO KNOWS WHERE [EP 4: Greenland]( Monet Izabeth sleds Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail, experiencing truly local culture from one of the world’s only Indigenous-majority countries. Now if she can just find properly fitting snow pants. Featuring music by Nive and the Deer Children and Oceanator [WATCH THE FILM]( FOLLOW US AND FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( Copyright © 2021 Matador Network, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Matador Network PO Box 7775 #40021San Francisco, CA 94120 [Add us to your address book]( Need to change something? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from our newsletter](. We'll be here when you need us!