Julie Roland • Pittsboro and Chatham County NC Realtor

Lavender Harvest Celebration at Bluebird Farm

Lavender Harvest Celebration at Bluebird Farm

May 31, 2013 by · Leave a Comment 

Doesn’t this sound cool: helping to harvest the lavender at Bluebird Hill Farm right here in Chatham County, NC.

2013 Guide to Renting a Boat on Jordan Lake

2013 Guide to Renting a Boat on Jordan Lake

May 24, 2013 by · Leave a Comment 

I love the great outdoors and, over the last few years, I’ve written all about Jordan Lake – Fall Hiking, Spring Camping, a Dog’s Guide to Jordan Lake and more. But the most popular post has been about renting a boat. Just in time for summer, freshly-updated, is my 2013 Guide to Renting a Boat on Jordan Lake.

5th Annual Briar Chapel 5K

5th Annual Briar Chapel 5K

March 26, 2013 by · Leave a Comment 

Regular readers of this space know I love the great outdoors and the active lifestyle. Well, I’m taking my game up a notch as a sponsor of the 5th annual Briar Chapel 5K.

Haw River Summer Camps

Haw River Summer Camps

February 27, 2013 by · 1 Comment 

Late winter and early spring might be the best time of year to go kayaking or canoeing. My family just loves the Haw River Canoe and Kayak Co. But it’s not too early to think about sumer camps.

Boulder Park Coming to Briar Chapel

Boulder Park Coming to Briar Chapel

January 22, 2013 by · Leave a Comment 

My family loves outdoor living and a natural lifestyle. That’s what makes Briar Chapel on of my favorite Triangle Communities. Now, a new park is set to open, one of 21 planned for this ingenious and ambitious community.

Haw River Hike This Sunday

Haw River Hike This Sunday

January 10, 2013 by · Leave a Comment 

Just a short post about a Haw River hike on Sunday, January 13, 2013.

Snow Skiing in North Carolina

Snow Skiing in North Carolina

January 8, 2013 by · Leave a Comment 

I grew up in the Rockies and I can tell you that North Carolina has some great skiing. It’s the Switzerland of the South. Here’s a story about a recent family ski trip to Banner Elk plus lots more information on Skiing in North Carolina.

Rare Walk on the Rocky River

Rare Walk on the Rocky River

October 29, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

The Rocky River would have to be considered a hidden gem in Chatham County. But on Saturday Nov 3, 2012 you’ll have a unique chance to walk a piece of the Rocky that might soon become an actual nature trail. Cost is free.

Halloween in Chatham County

Halloween in Chatham County

October 12, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

Fall is in the air across Chatham County, NC and it’s that time of year when corn mazes appear and pumpkin carving contests begin. Get out of the house and enjoy one (or all) of these Chatham County Halloween events.

Update: Renting a Boat on Jordan Lake

Update: Renting a Boat on Jordan Lake

October 5, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

Jordan Lake Boat Rentals is my most popular story ever. It’s had nearly 10,000 reads. But a few significant things have changed on the lake in the last year, and this is an update on the all-new Crosswinds Boating Center.

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Julie Roland • Pittsboro and Chatham County NC Realtor