It's blueberry season! Last weekend, I did something I'd been wanting to do for a few years now -- blueberry picking. We have a number of u-pick farms in my area. I chose Minka Farm in Efland, N.C. I had the pleasure of visiting this lovely place on the Piedmont Farm Tour -- see my story here. Since it's my first time picking, I thought I'd contact the farm owner for some tips on what to do Continue Reading
Hillsborough tour spotlights early American history — on a bike
On Saturday, I really enjoyed participating in an event called "Bike Though Time in Historic Hillsborough (N.C.)". Thank you to historian Ernest Dollar and the Orange County Historical Museum for organizing this. It was so interesting! We learned about the town’s rich history from Dollar, an engaging storyteller. He is the director of the City of Raleigh Museum, and a former director of the Continue Reading
Ladies celebrate National Trails Day with a hike
I was excited to lead a women's hike on June 2, National Trails Day! National Trails Day is an annual initiative of the American Hiking Society to encourage everyone to experience the great outdoors. Events are held across the country. We explored the lovely Mountain Loop Trail at the Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area in Hillsborough, N.C. This scenic trail goes through the woods, Continue Reading
10 awesome hikes in the Triangle
Here are some of my favorite beautiful places in North Carolina's Triangle area to enjoy a healthy walk. All of them have free admission and are open year-round. Wake County William B. Umstead State Park – There’s something for everyone at this expansive park. It offers 22 miles of hiking trails, including equestrian and mountain biking. Trailheads on both sides of the park—accessible from Continue Reading
Tranquility in 30 minutes: A quick forest hike at Eno River State Park
The Japanese have a term, Shinrin-yoku, that means “forest bathing” — a visit to the forest for relaxation, a chance to stroll through nature and take in the atmosphere for one’s well-being. Walking in the forest is refreshing for your body and soul. On an early morning in late October, my son and I took a walk at Eno River State Park. We didn't have much time, because he had an Continue Reading
Fall fun and fitness at the corn maze and ghost tour
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year for outdoor fun. Perfect temps, colorful scenery, festivals...there's never a shortage of things to do and see. Usually hiking is my activity of choice in the fall. Last weekend, however, I did two new things that involved the outdoors and a decent amount of walking, and we had a blast! First, my husband and I went to McKee's Continue Reading
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