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…

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Haw 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.

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Snow 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.

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Rare 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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Halloween in Chatham County

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.

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