Posts Tagged ‘Recreation’
Hello Gourd-geous
We’re in a scary good mood. Why? Because it’s spooky season. To get in the spirit, we are sharing our upcoming event picks to get you in the spirit. Before we give away all our treats, we’ll start with a riddle. What do you call a skeleton that makes you laugh and giggle when you are sad? There’s your trick, keep reading for a treat!
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Falling for North Carolina
If you’re like us, you’ve been patiently waiting for the heat wave to fade into the changing colors, the cooler weather, the pumpkin spiced lattes of fall. It’s the start of a school season, of football season and the start of your favorite fall traditions in North Carolina.
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Back to School – Chatham County Public Libraries
This may come as a surprise, but did you know there are more public libraries than McDonald’s in the United States? That’s more than 17,000 libraries. On its own, North Carolina has a rich history of public library service, supporting communities and education across the state. In Chatham County, Chatham County Public Libraries are integral in fostering engagement, offering community opportunities to connect and learn.
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Frog Hollow for the Summer
Summertime is precious. It is time you want to spend with loved ones, with new adventures and with the great outdoors. Chatham County is your gateway to nature, starting with Frog Hollow Outdoors. Since 1998, Frog Hollow has been connecting the community with its surroundings, leading adventure trips via kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards. It’s a summer camp, it’s a guided or self-guided trip, it’s a private expedition, it’s your summer. Book your one-way ticket to relaxation today!
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Summer Fest this Sunday
The summer season has officially launched and the weekend we have been waiting for is finally here, it’s Pittsboro Summer Fest. It’s July Fourth weekend and the festivities are just getting started in Chatham County. Your vacation days could look like a backyard barbecue, a nighttime firework display or celebrating with your neighbors! No matter how you choose to celebrate, we wish you a happy and safe Fourth of July!
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Summer Starts Now
It’s official, the Chatham County Parks and Recreation Guide for Summer 2023 is available now! Your go-to guide for all recreation activities this summer is at your fingertips. Online registration is now open for your favorite seasonal events and celebrations. Reserve your space online!
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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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