{"id":1176,"date":"2025-01-03T18:04:08","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T18:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wpengine-outdoornc-staging.local\/?p=1176"},"modified":"2026-04-17T15:03:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T15:03:40","slug":"adventures-with-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/adventures-with-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Perfectly Pet-Friendly Outdoor Adventures in North Carolina\u200b"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1176\" class=\"elementor elementor-1176\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-733049a6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"733049a6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54ba0866 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"54ba0866\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a84cefa elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a84cefa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">12 Perfectly Pet-Friendly Outdoor Adventures in North Carolina<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ebb468b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3ebb468b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-212370c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"212370c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">IN THIS POST<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70b3278c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"70b3278c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37236f9a e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"37236f9a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59b295d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59b295d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;text-transform:uppercase\"><a href=\"#article\"> Pet-Friendly Outdoor Adventures in NC <\/a><\/span><\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b9928a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b9928a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"text-decoration: underline; text-transform: uppercase;\"><strong><a href=\"#leavenotrace\">Leave No Trace Tips for Adventuring With Pets<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-669df377 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"669df377\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a0526d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a0526d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Going on outdoor adventures in North Carolina with four-legged family members is a fun way to deepen your bond, reduce boredom, lower blood pressure and cortisol levels, and feed your senses of curiosity and discovery, leading to an enhanced quality of life for you both.<br \/>But as mutually beneficial as pet-friendly vacations are, they can be challenging to plan. From packing up Fido\u2019s or Tiger\u2019s travel bag to finding pet-welcoming accommodations and activities, the planning process requires a bit of extra effort. Without that preparation, even a simple outing can feel overwhelming, leaving you and your pet stressed rather than enjoying the moment.<br \/>Luckily, NC is an incredibly pet-friendly state, with no shortage of outdoor destinations for you both to explore. From the Coastal Plain\u2019s estuaries and beaches \u2014 including some where dogs can run freely \u2014 to the Piedmont\u2019s open fields and the mountainous west\u2019s scenic hiking trails, pet lovers find that connection and stewardship come naturally. Experiences with our pets allow us to slow down and deepen our appreciation of the beautiful shared outdoor spaces NC offers under every paw print. These experiences remind us to savor the moment and tread lightly.<br \/>Ready to start planning a safe, memorable trip with your pet? Keep reading for some of our favorite pet-friendly things to do in NC\u2019s great outdoors, as well as stewardship-informed practices to follow once you get there. They\u2019ll ensure your pet-friendly vacation is good for the health of you, your pet and the natural spaces you\u2019re exploring.<\/p><p><em><strong>Note: Remember to always check the pet policy before adventuring. We\u2019ve included pet policy details for the destinations below, but rules can change from season-to-season.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ce12ef8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7ce12ef8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"article\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70714b82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"70714b82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68e881b5 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"68e881b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pet-Friendly Outdoor Adventures in NC<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d4bffd0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4d4bffd0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7de7c56e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7de7c56e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ec87319 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1ec87319\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-286f5926 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"286f5926\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2864c59a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2864c59a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Splash around on the seashore. <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-563bd8b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"563bd8b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Topsail Beach:<\/strong> This quaint, noncommercial town is rich in natural beauty and pet-friendly to boot. Dogs need to be leashed on the beach from May 15 to Sept. 30 but can roam off-leash under voice command the rest of the year. Just be sure to look out for nesting loggerhead turtles and their hatchlings! <a href=\"https:\/\/topsailbeachnc.gov\/About-Topsail-Beach\/FAQS#:~:text=Are%20dogs%20allowed%20on%20the,September%2030%20of%20each%20year.\">Learn more about the pet policy<\/a>.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Carolina Beach<\/strong>: Known for its iconic boardwalk, Carolina Beach is also home to a Venus flytrap-dotted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncparks.gov\/state-parks\/carolina-beach-state-park#:~:text=Pets,6%20feet%20at%20all%20times.\">state park<\/a> that\u2019s open to leashed pets. On the beach, leashed dogs are welcome any time of day from October to March and before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. for the rest of the year. Learn more about the pet policy.<\/li>\n \t<li><b>Nags Head: <\/b>Furry, leashed friends are welcome at Nags Head \u2014 home to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncparks.gov\/state-parks\/jockeys-ridge-state-park\">tallest living sand dune system<\/a> on the Atlantic Coast \u2014 year-round. Sand dunes get very hot, so head out early in the morning with plenty of water and protection for your pup\u2019s paws. While exploring, you can keep sensitive dune vegetation and habitats safe by sticking to established trails. <a href=\"https:\/\/northernouterbanks.com\/plan-your-trip\/information-for-pets\/\">Learn more about the pet policy<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d8dbbd4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1d8dbbd4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69d2b021 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"69d2b021\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ff27c38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ff27c38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Go off-grid. <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37ca438a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37ca438a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Cape Lookout National Seashore:<\/strong> This 56-mile stretch of undeveloped shoreline is accessible only by boat, so book a pet-friendly service! Once here, explore the barrier island beaches for a rare view of natural coastal dynamics. By following the area\u2019s leash policy, you\u2019ll help keep pets and the island\u2019s iconic wildlife \u2014 like wild horses, loggerhead sea turtles, and a variety of shorebirds and waterfowl \u2014 safe. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/calo\/planyourvisit\/pets.htm#:~:text=Pets%20are%20allowed%20on%20the,pet%20tied%20up%20and%20unattended.\">Learn more about the pet policy<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Roan Mountain:<\/strong> Part of Pisgah National Forest, Roan Mountain sees fewer crowds than other Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountain areas (except during June\u2019s rhododendron bloom!). With sweeping views and a number of rare species, its unique ecology makes for a just-as unique adventure with on-leash pets. (Note: The Roan Mountain Recreation Area is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roanhighlands.org\/\">closed for repairs<\/a>, with plans to reopen in 2025.) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploreasheville.com\/things-to-do\/outdoors\/pisgah-national-forest\">Learn more about the pet policy<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Uwharrie National Forest:<\/strong> East of Charlotte, this roughly 50,000-acre forest has one of the highest densities of archeological sites in the country. Little wonder, when you learn it covers one of the oldest mountain ranges in North America! With miles of pet-friendly hiking trails that take you over rocky ridges and across open, rolling meadows, you\u2019ll have plenty of ground to cover. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/r03\/gila\/safety-ethics\/canine-campers-bringing-dogs-national-forest\">Learn more about the pet policy<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c7e969f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2c7e969f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ead9704 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7ead9704\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2699eb1c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2699eb1c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93fb2f8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"93fb2f8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c9de8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5c9de8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Visit a garden or arboretum.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e496df4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e496df4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Greenfield Lake Park &amp; Gardens:<\/strong> This roughly 250-acre park in Wilmington houses walking trails lined by moss-draped trees, flower gardens, boat and kayak rentals, and picnic areas that are all open to on-leash pets. Just be careful near the lake \u2014 alligators are among the wildlife you\u2019ll see here. Afterward, don\u2019t miss the nearby pet-friendly New Hanover County Arboretum to spot native, coastal plants. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com\/blog\/post\/the-ultimate-2-day-pet-friendly-guide-to-wilmington-and-its-island-beaches\/\">Learn more about the pet policy<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>North Carolina Arboretum:<\/strong> Just south of Asheville, you\u2019ll find this 434-acre public garden inside Bent Creek Experimental Forest. It\u2019s open to leashed pets, and with 65 acres of cultivated gardens and more than 10 miles of hiking and biking trails to explore, it\u2019s a great place to head when you want a taste of outdoor adventure without committing to a whole day. (Although once you get here, you might choose to make a day of it!) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncarboretum.org\/plan-a-visit\/\">Learn more about the pet policy<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Grovewood Village:<\/strong> Stretch your legs outdoors while appreciating some local arts and crafts. Asheville\u2019s Grovewood Village once housed the weaving and woodworking operations of Biltmore Industries. Today, its 11 acres encompass sculpture gardens, working artist studios and galleries, and two museums. Pets on leashes are welcome! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grovewood.com\/faqs\/\">Learn more about the pet policy<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55c90092 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"55c90092\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13274b38 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"13274b38\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58742b9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58742b9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hit the trail. <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3019f7a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3019f7a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>The Oconaluftee River Trail:<\/strong> One of two dog-friendly trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this 1.5-mile route welcomes on-leash pets and is relatively flat \u2014 perfect for older pets. While appreciating its scenic river views, keep an eye out for elk and wild turkey. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/thingstodo\/hike-the-oconaluftee-river-trail.htm#:~:text=Enjoy%20a%20riverside%20stroll%20approximately,must%20be%20on%20a%20leash.\">Learn more about the pet policy<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Eno River State Park\u2019s trails:<\/strong> Just outside Durham, you\u2019ll find this 4,000-acre oasis. Home to biodiversity-supporting wetlands and a long list of plant species, you and your on-leash pet will feel like you\u2019ve truly escaped into nature along any one of its hiking trails. It\u2019s a popular spot for locals, so try to visit during the day Monday to Friday if you can to avoid crowds and spread out the impact of foot traffic on ecosystems. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncparks.gov\/state-parks\/eno-river-state-park#:~:text=Pets,6%20feet%20at%20all%20times.\">Learn more about the pet policy<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Raven Rock State Park\u2019s trails:<\/strong> In Lillington, dog-friendly trails at Raven Rock State Park allow you and your leashed pup to explore the Cape Fear River\u2019s rich, riparian habitats \u2014 or to take in their beauty from above! From Raven Rock\u2019s overlook, you\u2019ll get views of the river and surrounding forests, plus an up-close peek at unique rock formations and cliffs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncparks.gov\/state-parks\/raven-rock-state-park#:~:text=Pets%20are%20allowed%20at%20the,buildings%20or%20in%20camper%20cabins.\">Learn more about the pet policy<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e70f899 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6e70f899\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-405f76a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"405f76a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f12438b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f12438b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"leavenotrace\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27c59a46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"27c59a46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5612653c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5612653c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4050b641 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4050b641\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4 Outdoor NC Leave No Trace Tips for Adventuring With Pets<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ef937aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2ef937aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bca1d1b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3bca1d1b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15bb9384 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15bb9384\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Now that you\u2019ve got plenty of pet-friendly outdoor destinations in NC to discover, it\u2019s time to talk pet-iquette. As fun as experiencing outdoor spaces with your pets is, it naturally calls for some important stewardship practices to keep you, your pet and the ecosystems you enjoy safe. They include:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43467b4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"43467b4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a0ee1ff green-listicle e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7a0ee1ff\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78fc1e57 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"78fc1e57\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68a61963 e-con-full background-vertical-element e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"68a61963\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-143cebe0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"143cebe0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d718983 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3d718983\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/number-1.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2917\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4325dfed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4325dfed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Plan ahead and prepare<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4faadc9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4faadc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before you head out, always check local rules and regulations to make sure pets are allowed. Some places may allow pets only at certain times of day, prohibit pets from specific areas, use seasonal leash laws, or require you to carry specific items, like a certain length of leash or proof of rabies vaccination.<\/p><p>Even if you happen to be traveling to an area where leashes aren\u2019t required, be sure to bring a short, handheld one with you. It\u2019ll help keep your curious pup from disturbing local wildlife or treading on vegetation. And just like humans, remember that pets need fuel for outdoor excursions. Pack enough water for you both, and check temperatures beforehand to make sure it isn\u2019t too hot. Rock or sand is often hotter than the air and can easily burn paws.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38e671ba e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"38e671ba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58cbd968 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"58cbd968\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/number-2.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2935\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-374697db elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"374697db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Trash your trash<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ff25639 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ff25639\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While it is no one\u2019s favorite thing to doo \u2014 see what we did there? \u2014 always pick up after your pup. Unlike deer, bear, fox and coyote waste, dog waste contains ingredients from their food not found in nature. It can also deposit substances that can pollute water sources and make humans as well as other animals sick.<\/p><p>Bring more poo bags than you think you\u2019ll need, and carry any bagged waste to the nearest trash can.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62250522 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"62250522\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fa20631 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6fa20631\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/number-3.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2936\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93a18e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"93a18e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Be considerate of others &amp; share the outdoors<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b527ebf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b527ebf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You know your pet is the sweetest thing ever, but that doesn\u2019t mean other hikers, cyclists and outdoor adventurers know that too. They have a right to not want direct interaction with your pet, including because they may be afraid of animals.<\/p><p>When in shared outdoor spaces with your pet, don\u2019t lose focus on them. Make sure they aren\u2019t disturbing other outdoor adventurers. When on trails, always yield to hikers, cyclists or horseback riders, and be courteous by stepping aside and giving a wide berth when others pass. Finally, be sure not only to pick up after your pet, but to pick up after them promptly, avoiding any mess that could harm the environment and detract from others\u2019 enjoyment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ec2ec1c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4ec2ec1c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c705e03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3c705e03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/outdoornc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/number-4.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2937\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63117b14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"63117b14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">keep wildlife wild<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e16df4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e16df4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As much as your dog or kitty may think of itself as a wolf or lion, bringing domesticated animals into the wilderness calls for extra safety precautions, for your pet and for local wildlife.<\/p><p>If you believe you\u2019ll encounter wildlife on your adventure \u2014 especially any wildlife that could be dangerous to an excited pet or vice versa \u2014 leash them even if local regulations don\u2019t require it. This will keep them from overly close encounters that put them at risk and disturb wildlife, whether by scent, sound or proximity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d21f70c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3d21f70c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-270ad0c1 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"270ad0c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">You\u2019re invited to join the outdoor nc movement<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b85af01 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4b85af01\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36e4b42d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36e4b42d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Join the movement to preserve and protect North Carolina\u2019s beloved outdoor spaces and you\u2019ll be entered to win a ENO double nest hammock and hanging straps! Together we can preserve our beloved outdoor spaces for generations to come. 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