This weekend I got to do something that's been on my want-to-do list for a while. I went on the guided Geology Hike at Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area in Hillsborough, N.C. Geologist and author Jean-Michel Margot, originally from Switzerland and now retired, is a volunteer with the park and leads the hikes. At 867 feet above sea level, the Occoneechee Mountain summit is the highest Continue Reading
Wow your holiday guests with crave-worthy dishes!
Can you believe the holidays are upon us? Where did this year go?! I think my favorite part of the holidays is the food. How about you? If you're looking for some new ideas for dishes to serve for holiday entertaining or office potlucks, I'm here to help! Below I've listed some of our favorite recipes for holiday event cooking, categorized by Main Dishes, Sides, Muffins and Biscuits, and Continue Reading
Take a walk or run on the Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail
One thing I love about North Carolina, besides its stunning natural beauty, is the character found in so many towns and spaces. There's a uniqueness, a creativity, both hidden and in plain view, that manages to weave history and the present. I've lived here for almost a decade and I'm still having fun discovering new-to-me places, right in my own backyard. Obviously, this speaks to the dedication Continue Reading
Explore North Carolina’s beautiful state parks with Hike NC!
One of the things I love most about living in North Carolina is the incredible natural beauty of our state -- from beaches to mountains, and everything in between -- offering countless opportunities to get outdoors and be active. And helping us do that is our outstanding state park system, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. As you know if you've followed my blog for a while, Continue Reading
How to make chicken and brown rice soup
The cool, crisp days of fall are here -- which always makes me crave a bowl of hot, delicious homemade soup. As I've mentioned before, soup is one of my favorite things to make, especially on a weekend. A big pot of soup made on Sunday will give our busy family several meals for the week. Pair it with a biscuit or muffin, or a grilled sandwich, for a quick, nutritious weeknight dinner. And, Continue Reading
Take 10 daily
Even on a drizzly, dreary day like today, I like to take a lunchtime break from the office and go for a walk. It's good for emotional as well as physical health. It's especially needed this time of year, after the time change and it gets dark so early. For those of us with indoor jobs, midday light might be all the sun we can get. Be sure to get up from your desk and take at least a 10-minute Continue Reading
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