Triangle Glides, Raleigh

Since 2008, the mobile historians at Triangle Glides have been leading tours and eco adventures through the most exciting locations in Raleigh's past and present. They spin tales as groups take in the sights on foot, by Segway or on electric bike.

To explore the area's waters, the company's professional, experienced instructors help newbies master these watercraft during seasonal paddleboard lessons on nearby Lake Wheeler, where paddlers find calm waters surrounded by leafy forests.