Posts Tagged ‘Outdoors’
Two Fall Trips on Jordan Lake
Pittsboro, NC – Hard to believe summer is over, but it’s time to start thinking about Fall Excursions with Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP). Exploring Nature in Chatham County CCP has two programs on the calendar for Fall 2013 – a Weaver Creek Paddle and a a Fall Foliage Boat Tour on Jordan Lake. Weaver Creek Canoe Paddle The Weaver…
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Cape Fear River Adventures
Lillington, NC – Just a short drive from Pittsboro and Chatham County is Cape Fear River Adventures in Lillington. It’s well-worth the visit. Cape Fear River Adventures The Cape Fear is one of the mighty rivers of North Carolina. It forms below Jordan Lake from the confluence of the Haw River and Deep River, flowing to the…
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Lavender Harvest Celebration at Bluebird Farm
All photos from Bluebird Hill Farm. Pittsboro, NC – Doesn’t this sound cool: helping to harvest the lavender at Bluebird Hill Farm right here in Chatham County, NC. Bluebird Hill Farm Bluebird Hill is a small farm where Norma Burns specializes in growing herbs, specialty vegetables, cut flowers, native plants, value-added farm crafts and food products. In July,…
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2013 Guide to Renting a Boat on Jordan Lake
Pittsboro, NC – 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…
Read More5th Annual Briar Chapel 5K
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.
Read MoreHaw River Summer Camps
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.
Read MoreBoulder Park Coming to Briar Chapel
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.
Read MoreHaw River Hike This Sunday
Just a short post about a Haw River hike on Sunday, January 13, 2013.
Read MoreSnow Skiing in North Carolina
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.
Read MoreRare Walk on the Rocky River
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.
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