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Story and photos by Paul Liggitt The weather has turned and is finally comfortable and maybe even a bit chilly so you can leave the sweltering heat of the summer, and in this case the North Carolina Fall, behind and venture outside for some activities. It is time for cooking out over a grill, biking, hiking, walking, and more. The ...

Story by Phyliss Boatwright Photos by Juli Leonard, at the News & Observer and Lyndon Smith An unassuming blueberry farm, located immediately off NC Highway 86 in the Cedar Grove community, just north of Hillsborough, is home to a unique business. Botanist & Barrel. A cidery/winery, is owned and operated by the brother and sister team of Lyndon and Kether ...

Red Drum Proved Unsuccessful Story by Norwood Walker Photos by Tom Berry, North Carolina Wildlife Commissioner “To conserve North Carolina’s wildlife resources and their habitats and provide programs and opportunities that allow hunters, anglers, boaters; other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy wildlife-associated recreation.” Reads the mission statement of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s. To fulfill this mission and to return ...

Halifax County, VA Libraries By John Theo Jr. During the long days of winter not many of us can afford to fly to the Caribbean for a reprieve from the cold. Instead, we are forced to be creative with both our time and money when it comes to finding activities. Ideally, most of us want something close to home and ...

The Animal Park at the Conservators Center Story by Taylor Sharp Photos by The Animal Park at the Conservators Center For many, winter in North Carolina serves as an excuse to hide away at home. It’s unfortunate, because there is no more magical time to get outdoors! The crisp, clean air and the occasional gentle blanket of snowfall is the ...

By Peter Berry, Editor in Chief During the winter months it’s easy to curl up in your warm home perhaps in front of the fireplace, under a down throw with a hot water bottle, or even wrapped in an electric blanket. The Hyco Lake Region is known to be cold and rainy from November through February. We even get our ...

Story by Uptown Roxboro Group and Person County Tourism Development Thursday - December 5, 2019 - 5PM-8PM Holiday cheer is in the air when the Jingle on Main festivities begin! This community wide gathering occurs the first Thursday in December and includes free activities for families with children of all ages! Organized by Uptown Roxboro Group, in collaboration with Piedmont ...

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Story by Phillip Gillis Photos by Darby Gillis The calendar said it was early summer, but the chilly breeze coming off the lake through the trees forced Eric, James, and Robbie to huddle around what remained of the fire they started six hours before a few feet away from the tent in Robbie’s backyard. The once low flames gave way ...

Click here to read the first chapter in this series! Story and photos by Paul Liggitt It is said that people tend to remember moments and experiences but not dates. So, it is with my first experience playing Disc Golf at The Rockness Monster course in Person County, NC. This article is part of a series about Disc Golf and ...