Hyco Lake

Friends of the Parks – Person County, NC Story and Photos by Diane R Brent Spring Spruce Up I don’t mean Friends, the old TV series, or hundreds of like ‘n share friends on Facebook. I’m talking about you and me – real people in our community who can connect in person (no pun intended), through simple conversation during a ...

Story by Frank Stollman - Traditional Southern Construction Photos by Peter Berry Imagine sitting on the dock, enjoying the sun, watching family members frolicking in the lake when, suddenly, a loud screeching sound travels across the water from a neighboring dock as a boat is lowered in a lift, disrupting the tranquility of the moment. This happens every day as ...

By Frank Stollman - Traditional Southern Construction Living on the lake creates lasting family memories both on the water and the land. The bridge between the land and water is your dock. Like houses, docks require annual maintenance that if neglected can lead to catastrophic results. Taking time at the beginning and end of the season will ensure that your ...

Story by Elizabeth Bradsher Last year, several community lake friends got together to discuss the need for holiday cheer in a year surrounded by a pandemic and tremendous uncertainty. The idea to Light the Night on Hyco Lake was born. The plan was to get the word out to everyone on the lake to illuminate their boat houses with the ...

Bassi Ranch at Hightowers, NC Story and photos by Clint Hilbert “Smoking cigars is like falling in love. First, you are attracted by its shape; you stay for its flavor, and you must always remember never, never to let the flame go out!" Winston Churchill It’s a fact -- today’s Nicaraguan puro cigars are giving Cuban cigars a run for ...

By Frank Stollman - Traditional Southern Construction The leaves have turned and fallen from the trees, the morning mist rises from the water, birds are flying south to escape the cold; these are the telltale signs that winter is here. We all have a list of things to do to prepare, which includes winterizing all our water toys. But not ...

By Rich Zemonek In 1981, my parents fulfilled their dream of having a home on a lake by building on Hyco across from the old CP&L smokestacks (now Duke Energy Progress). The 20 years I spent coming to Hyco Lake as a teenager, a college student at NC State University and then into early married life were packed with great ...

Outdoor Living Decisions By Joe Wilkerson Living on the lake is special. Lake life is relaxing. It’s a lifestyle that can rejuvenate your mind and soul, but anyone who owns a place on the lake can attest to the need to maintain and protect your lifestyle investment. One of the most problematic issues we work with is erosion. Water is ...

By Peggy Mcfarland Pickleball is alive and well in Person County. For those who have never heard of the game, it was invented 55 years ago on Bainbridge Island, near Seattle, Washington. One lazy summer day, three friends, including Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell and Barney McCallum, told their bored children to go out to their backyard badminton court. They gave ...

Story by Jo Proia Photos by Jo Proia and E. Juday Maybe you grew up paddling a canoe either at summer camp with a buddy or perhaps with an adventurous parent, sibling or cousin. Or you may have discovered the joys of paddling as an adult. Perhaps you’ve never paddled at all but love water, nature and adventure and prefer ...