Posts Tagged ‘Recreation’
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 MoreNC Hops & Roots Fest – May 25, 2013
One of my favorite Chatham County events is coming up on May 25, 2013 – the NC Hops & Roots Festival.
Read MoreSouthern Side-by-Side Spring Classic
My friends at Deep River Sporting Clays are hosting The Southern Side-by-Side Championship and Exhibition this weekend. It’s great fun to see expert marksmanship, history, tradition and competition all rolled into one.
Read MoreClydeFEST 2013 – April 6
One of my favorite spring festivals is ClydeFEST in Bynum. This year, it’s scheduled for Saturday, April 6.
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 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 MoreIce Skating in the Triangle
No matter what season we are in, I like to get out of the house and get some exercise. During the winter, one of my favorite activities is ice skating. Due to the popularity of our local hockey team, the Carolina Hurricanes, this particular sport has really taken off in our area. Here are some local hotspots to get your ice skating on!
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