The new trail will allow hikers of the Mountain-to-the-Sea Trail to avoid U.S. 17. But it also could bring more of them in contact with hunters.

The new trail will allow hikers to travel through the Pender game land instead of traveling along busy U.S. 17 north of Hampstead ...

With rich maritime history, excellent conditions for watersports, and great restaurants and stays, the 50-mile long Hatteras ...