To ring in the New Year, TLC protected nine additional properties around the Triangle Region in 2013. These conservation projects include 113 acres on the Andrews Farm and another 150 acres near the Rocky River, both in rapidly developing Chatham County. Conservation funding was provided from a variety of state, federal and private sources, greatly […]
Cat photos courtesy of Carolina Tiger Rescue Take another tour along the Devil’s Stomping Grounds Scenic Byway this weekend with stops at the Carolina Tiger Rescue, Angelina’s Kitchen, and SilkHope Winery. 10 a.m. Arrive at Carolina Tiger Rescue, 1940 Hanks Chapel Rd, Pittsboro, a “nonprofit wildlife sanctuary whose mission is saving and protecting wild cats […]
With all the new gadgets and technology out this holiday season, there are some amazing nature apps to take into the woods in 2014. Check out iNaturalist, Nature Find, iBird, Orvis Fly Fishing, and Project Noah! iNaturalist, a smart phone application, is perfect for taking photographs of just about any type of wildlife. Whether you […]
Don’t let the winter keep you from having adventures! Check out a few of the Devil’s Stomping Ground Scenic Byway stops this weekend when you visit House in the Horseshoe, Bud’s Barbeque, and the Deep River Camelback Truss Bridge. For this trip bring some coffee or hot chocolate in a thermos to take in some […]
Have you seen a snowy owl lately? Unbelievably, it is possible for North Carolinians to spot this Canadian Arctic resident in this very odd year. From Maine to New Jersey to North Carolina, to as far west as Hawaii, to as far east as Bermuda, snowies are being spotted. Yes, Bermuda. We are experiencing a […]
10 a.m. Arrive at the Little River Regional Park and Natural Area, 301 Little River Park Way Rougemont, North Carolina. Stop in at the visitor’s center for a map, and take a few minutes to enjoy the open meadow before heading into the forest. 10:15 a.m. Start on the .25 mile Interpretive Loop Trail entrance […]
We all know that we should try to be sustainable this holiday season and all year round, but you might not know what an enormous impact simple decisions, like choosing wrapping paper, can make on the environment. In an article published in The Daily Green by Brian Howard, they cite an amazing statistic from the […]
With the holiday season upon us, many are looking to buy special presents for friends and loved ones. This year join the buy local movement and opt for specially selected gifts from your local favorites! Even Kevin Bacon is getting in on the action. That’s right, Kevin Bacon. According to a recent cnn.com article by […]
Photo courtesy of Historic Stagville 10 a.m. Arrive at Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Rd, Durham, NC 27712. At the Welcome Center you can either choose a one-hour guided tour or head out to explore on your own. 10:15 a.m. Start at the stately Bennehan Home, begun sometime after 1787 and completed in 1799. According […]
With the coming of winter, I often reflect on family traditions — both those that continue and those that are sadly but a memory. I was recently strolling through a farmers' market, looking to make a hearty dish, and stumbled upon the strange looking but flavorful celeriac root ball. It through me back to a […]
