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
Honoring 9/11 heroes with a 72-flight stair climb in Greensboro, N.C.
On Saturday, Sept. 3, I joined the Greensboro Fire Department and hundreds of area residents for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. This was my first time at this annual event, which involves climbing a total of 72 flights of stairs at a downtown parking deck, to honor the public safety personnel who perished at the World Trade Center. It represents the equivalent of the highest floor New York Fire Continue Reading
A winter hike at Hanging Rock State Park
Earlier this month I enjoyed hiking to the top of the mountain at Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury, N.C., with my daughter and son. This is one of my favorite parks in North Carolina, and we've visited numerous times. It's located in the northern part of the state, about 30 minutes north of Winston-Salem. There are several different trails in the park, some with wonderful waterfalls to Continue Reading
VIDEO: Finally get fit! 5 simple secrets for sticking with exercise
It's that time of year again -- time to make resolutions for the new year! If you're like most people, losing weight and getting in shape are at the top of your wish list. We all start out our new year's resolutions with the best intentions. But inevitably, a few weeks into the new year the gyms start emptying out as people revert to their old habits. Are you serious about finally losing Continue Reading
A fall hike at Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
Today my husband and I took advantage of a beautiful fall Saturday with a hike at Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area in Hillsborough, N.C. At 350 feet above the terrain, this area contains the highest point in the county (867 feet above sea level) and its summit offers a nice view of the area. This is also the highest point in North Carolina between Hillsborough and the Atlantic Continue Reading
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