{"product_id":"27493-hiking-biking-paddling-in-the-south-atlantic","title":"#27493 🇨🇺 Hiking, Biking, \u0026 Paddling in the South Atlantic*","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🇺🇸 \u003cstrong\u003eHiking, Biking, \u0026amp; Paddling in the South Atlantic #27493\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e📅 \u003cstrong\u003eWhen:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 12–23, 2027\u003cbr\u003e💰 \u003cstrong\u003eCosts:\u003c\/strong\u003e USD $800 in local costs plus $225 in FFI fees\u003cbr\u003e👥 \u003cstrong\u003eSpots available:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTrade the guidebook for a trail map. Over twelve days in Virginia and North Carolina, you'll paddle, pedal, and hike your way through the South Atlantic during the best of spring weather — hosted by the Richmond, Raleigh, and Western North Carolina Friendship Force clubs, who know exactly which river bends, back roads, and waterfalls are worth the effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e📋 Full itinerary and what's included\/not included \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1fgqsapltdM1aqJVaKcLf1Kh5d-D3NvLE\/view?usp=sharing\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"_link_\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong\u003eJOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUrban Hiking on the James River\u003c\/strong\u003e — Walk the banks of one of Virginia's most historic waterways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhitewater Through Downtown Richmond\u003c\/strong\u003e — Raft rapids in the middle of a capital city\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Legendary Rail Trails\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ride the Virginia Capital Trail and the Neuse River Trail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKayaking Robertson Mill Pond Swamp\u003c\/strong\u003e — Paddle a quiet, otherworldly Southern wetland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen River Gorge by Zipline \u0026amp; Kayak\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fly over the canopy, then run Class I and II rapids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterfalls \u0026amp; Wildflower Meadows\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hike national forest trails to spectacular falls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e💪 \u003cstrong\u003eHEALTH \u0026amp; FITNESS REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAble to hike at least 5 miles over 2–3 hours with 500 feet of elevation change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAble to bike up to 20 miles at an easy pace (e-bikes available to rent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAble to ride a zip line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAble to get in and out of a kayak and paddle up to 2.5 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAlternative activities for biking and zip lining may be possible if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo apply and view Journey Coordinator details, please log in to your member account on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/my.friendshipforce.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003emy.friendshipforce.org\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you'd rather earn your dinner on a trail than read about it, if you like your friendships forged over shared paddles and sore legs, and if spring in the Blue Ridge sounds like your idea of a good time — this might be the journey 🛩️ 🥾 for you!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"friendshipforce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51692151832882,"sku":"27493","price":1025.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/7913\/0162\/files\/FriendshipForce_journeypics_97.png?v=1788289901","url":"https:\/\/friendshipforce.myshopify.com\/ar\/products\/27493-hiking-biking-paddling-in-the-south-atlantic","provider":"friendshipforce","version":"1.0","type":"link"}