Posts Tagged ‘Recreation’
Find Your Trail
The weather is warming up in central North Carolina, that means shifting our indoor activities to the great indoors. In North Carolina, we are fortunate to have access to many free walking trails. In fact, 96.4 miles of the Appalachian Trail run through our state. From the mountains to the coast, trails range from greenways to paddle trails. In our part of the state, we encourage you to explore trails in your own backyard. Trails may vary in length, nature features and price, so make sure to choose the trail that best suits your walking needs!
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Recreationally Speaking
Not only is exercise a beneficial tool for the body, it is also one for the mind! Exercise does not have to mean running countless laps around a track or lifting weights far too heavy than you’d like them to be. Enrollment for various youth and adult recreational programs is now open in Chatham County! Here’s…
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Fall on the Haw
The weather starts cooling off, the leaves begin to change and it becomes obvious that fall is in the air. Just because the seasons are changing does not mean you can’t keep exploring the great North Carolina outdoors. As a matter of fact, the Haw River is still flowing and still welcomes you for a…
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All About Rock Ridge Park
There’s a new park in Pittsboro and it’s got some world-class features in the works. Rock Ridge Park Rock Ridge Park has only been open since November 2012, but it already holds the key to a great time. Sitting on 52 acres, this facility is home to an 80 foot long zipline, a German pendulum swing,…
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Chatham County Charms this Wekend
Pittsboro, NC — Lest you think nothing ever happens in Chatham County, next weekend has three worthy events: a Pumpkin Festival in Bear Creek, Front Porch Music in Bynum and Friday Night at Charlie’s Barn. Chatham County Charms Don’t get me wrong: I love going to a Durham Bulls game, Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary and all…
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63rd Chatham County Fair, Sept 19-21
Pittsboro, NC — One of the highlights of the autumn is the Chatham County Fair. Now in it’s 63rd year, the Chatham County Fair has an old-timey, farm and family focus that’s a breath of fresh air. 2013 Chatham County Fair The 2013 Chatham County Fair runs from 5 PM Thursday to 10 PM Saturday, September 19-21.…
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Land & Paddle Trails on the Haw River
Pittsboro, NC – Labor Day weekend is a good time to start thinking about Autumn. This Fall, I think I’d like to explore more of the Haw River, upstream from Chatham County. All About the Haw River Most of us in Pittsboro and Eastern Chatham County know the Haw River where it flows through Bynum and down…
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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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Youth Triathlon at Briar Chapel
Chapel Hill, NC – Right down the road from Pittsboro is Briar Chapel, the Triangle’s largest green living community. On Saturday, September 8, 2013, they’ll hold their Swim for Smiles Youth Triathlon. Swim for Smiles Youth Triathalon From Swim for Smiles: The Swim for Smiles Foundation is proud to announce that it has opened registration for our 7th…
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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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