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Reach New Heights

Host Deborah Holt Noel, a Black woman, stands smiling, wearing a bright yellow shirt. Behind her is a black metal railing and various brick buildings.

NC Weekend: Reach New Heights

NC Weekend explores fun things to do around the state at higher altitude.

Featuring hot air ballooning in Bath, indoor climbing at Triangle Rock Club, hang gliding at Jockey’s Ridge, a visit to the Western NC Air Museum, climbing at Rocky Face Park, and spending the night in a treehouse.

Locations Featured in Reach New Heights

Western North Carolina Air Museum

Hendersonville, NC

Produced by Clay Johnson

The WNC Air Museum showcases the rich flying heritage of our state with displays of vintage aircraft, aviation history, and more.

Website: http://www.westernnorthcarolinaairmuseum.com/


Cherry Treesort

China Grove, NC

Produced by Rob Holliday

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Website: https://www.cherrytreesort.com/


IBX Balloon Flights 

Bath, NC

Produced by Clay Johnson

Come along for a grand adventure soaring in a hot air balloon over the Inner Banks.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/neallangford4/ 

 

Triangle Rock Club

Raleigh, NC

Produced by Rick Sullivan

Now in four locations, the Triangle Rock Club is the best way to learn the art and feat of indoor rock climbing.

Website: https://www.trianglerockclub.com/


Hang Gliding at Jockey’s Ridge

Kitty Hawk, NC

Produced by Clay Johnson

Come along for a hang-gliding lesson at the birthplace of manned flight with Kitty Hawk Kites.

Website: https://www.kittyhawk.com/