Posts Tagged ‘Outdoors’
Mother’s Day on the Cape Fear River
I’m not your typical Mom. Yes, I do like flowers, perfume and hand-made cards from the kids. But, my idea of a wonderful Mother’s Day is an adventure of some kind. While staying home with my children is nice, I like to get out of the house and into the great outdoors. This year my kids and I are heading down the Cape Fear River.
Read MoreA Guide to Pittsboro Parks
Chatham County is rich in opportunities for outdoor recreation. But, sometimes overlooked, the park system right here in the town of Pittsboro offers many of its own unique charms.
Read MoreTop 5 Things To Do In Chatham County
Whether you call Chatham County home or are just visiting, you’ll find plenty to do and see. From crusty pizza to hot air ballooning, biking, hiking and antiquing, here are my Top 5 Things To Do In Chatham County.
Read MoreFall Hiking Around Jordan Lake
The Fall leaf colors are peaking this week. A perfect time for me to get out of the house and go for a hike with the kids.
Read MoreHaw River Festival – May 7, 2011
The Haw River Festival is celebrating its 22nd year of exceptional local music, environmental education activities, local art, and unique children’s activities. This event, this year on May 7, is one of the Triangle’s premiere outdoor spring environmental festivals. Best of all: it’s free.
Read MoreSpring Camping on Jordan Lake
Jordan Lake camping photo by Justin Wyne via a Creative Commons License. Pittsboro, NC – I love camping. It’s an instant vacation. And 5 minutes from my house in Monterrane are 5 great camping areas on beautiful Jordan Lake.
Read MoreEagle Watching on Jordan Lake
Pittsboro, NC – Living in Chatham County, right next door to Jordan Lake, is heaven to a nature lover like me. The lake offers just about everything an outdoorsy person could want, including amazing opportunities to bird watch. An outstanding birding location year-round, Jordan Lake seems to attract more stellar rarities, such as Long-billed Murrelet,…
Read MoreMonterrane – the Neighborhood for Nature Lovers
Pittsboro, NC – One of the things I love best about living in Monterrane is being surrounded by nature. There’s an abundance of birds and wildlife, walking trails and parks. All the homes have a conservation buffer. Haw River is to the west and Jordan lake to the east. It’s paradise for nature-lovers.
Read MoreHoliday Dinner on the Farm
Imagine having Thanksgiving dinner on a real old-time farm, with heaping plates of steaming food, everything so fresh the taste explodes in your mouth. Imagine no more. Just a short drive from Pittsboro, right here in Chatham County, is The Inn at Celebrity Dairy. They’ll be hosting lots of great holiday events including Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner on the farm.
Read MorePumpkin Fests and More in Chatham County
Pittsboro, NC – Halloween is one holiday everybody loves. It’s about more than just candy and costumes (although those are good). Here’s a few ideas for ways to celebrate the Spooky Season outdoors.
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