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2013 Jordan Lake Boat Rentals

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Memorial Day is this weekend. Big thanks to our friend Julie Roland in Pittsboro for updating her Jordan Lake Boat Rentals story for 2013.…

Skiing Guide to North Carolina

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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 my recent family ski trip to Banner Elk plus a full guide to skiing in North Carolina.…

A Short Ride from Cary: Deep River Sporting Clays

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Imagine a sport that combines the excitement of shooting with the challenge of golf. That’s the idea behind Deep River Sporting Clays. Mark me down as a fan.…

Father’s Day: Thrill or Chill in Chatham County

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Most of Cary is in Wake County. But a small sliver in the northwest corner is actually in Chatham. So we turned to Julie Roland, our favorite correspondent in Chatham County, for a run-down of Father's Day ideas west of Highway 55.…

Things to Do in the Garden this Spring

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Who is ready for Spring? It won’t be long now. The trees around my house have leaf buds and some are even beginning to bloom. Here’s my list of Things to Do in the Garden this spring.…

A Short Drive from Cary: Top 5 Things to Do in Chatham County

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From crusty pizza to hot air ballooning, biking, hiking and antiquing, here are my Top 5 Things To Do In Chatham County.…

A Short Drive From Cary: Carolina Tiger Rescue

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A short drive from Cary is the lovely town of Pittsboro, home to many artists, family farms, fabulous restaurants and personable shops. It's also home to many tigers, lions and other wild big cats.…

A Short Drive From Cary: Durham Blues Festival

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It’s moving, it’s one day and it’s going to be free. But after a period of some uncertainty, The Hayti Center has announced that the 2011 Durham Blues Festival is on for Saturday, September 10, 2011.…