Longer days and warmer temperatures mean it’s time to get outdoors! Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area Reach new heights! Located more than 350 feet above the Eno River, the Occoneechee Mountain summit is the highest point in Orange County. Explore three miles of trails that twist and turn…
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Explore the Trails and Savor the Stops in Orange County For outdoor enthusiasts seeking both adventure and relaxation, Orange County, NC, offers the perfect combination of scenic trails and cozy local spots. Whether you're a seasoned trail enthusiast or just looking for a relaxing afternoon, these…
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If you’re like the bulk of Americans, chances are you have a health-related New Year’s resolution: exercise more, eat better. In that same vein, if you’re like most - the odds are against you…
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There’s nothing that gets your heart racing like zipping along a bike path under a canopy of trees. Or, the feeling of breathing in fresh Carolina air as you trek along through the elements. In our…
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The holidays are now over, the Thanksgiving turkey is long gone, that last piece of rum cake is history along with the Holiday Cookies, the celebratory glass of champagne for New Years has been…
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Spring is here, finally, which means many things: locals, having hibernated for winter, cautiously begin exploring and smiling again. We become a town of walkers, perambulating beneath the murals and…
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If you’re planning a trip to the Orange County area over the next several months, make it a priority to scope out the changing fall colors before they’re gone for the winter. From state parks and…
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Movies with Goats (Spring Haven Farm) I used to be afraid of goats. Well, to be fair, I used to be afraid of a lot of things: barking dogs, loudly flushing toilets and the deep end of the swimming…
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Part I We’re headed west on NC Highway 54 and I have only one thing on my mind: ice cream and tiny horses. Okay, two things. Back story: I’m here from Los Angeles visiting family. Chela is my twin…
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Walking tours offer a wonderful way to see an area, get your bearings, and learn about a locale from an expert. After all, half the fun of visiting a new place is learning about it (the other half, of…
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