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March 9, 2019 By Michelle Rogers

Michelle Rogers and Ron Stutts 97.9 FM Chapel Hill

I was so excited to be a guest on March 7th on the legendary Ron Stutts show on 97.9 FM in Chapel Hill, for the weekly "This is Tourism" segment. We discussed how to get started with fitness, and some of my favorite beautiful places to take a walk in Orange County. This segment is sponsored by the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau and I'm honored that they asked me to be the Continue Reading

Favorite places for a beautiful walk in Orange County, North Carolina

March 7, 2019 By Michelle Rogers

Being out in nature is great for your health, both physically and mentally. Here are some of my favorite beautiful places in the Hillsborough and Chapel Hill area to enjoy a scenic walk. All of them have free admission and are open year-round. Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area – This scenic trail goes through the woods, along the peaceful Eno River, and up to the overlook where you’ll Continue Reading

A beautiful fall hike at Eno River State Park

November 3, 2018 By Michelle Rogers

Today I had the pleasure of leading a ladies hike at Eno River State Park, on a gorgeous early November day. We've had a lot of rain lately, but fortunately the weather was perfect. Crystal blue skies, colorful leaves and crisp temperatures...it was the kind of hike I dream about all year. This idea was born because of the great time we had on the National Trails Day Hike in June. We really Continue Reading

VIDEO: How to pick blueberries + Lemon-Blueberry Muffins recipe

July 4, 2018 By Michelle Rogers

VIDEO: How to pick blueberries

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

June 16, 2018 By Michelle Rogers

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

June 3, 2018 By Michelle Rogers

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

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