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Pedestrian Tunnel Planned for White Oak Greenway

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Cary, NC — Town of Cary has plans to complete the White Oak Creek Greenway, including a pedestrian tunnel under the railroad tracks near Davis Drive. A public information session to go over the plans is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Read more

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Safe Traveling Tips for Seniors (& everyone)

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Cary, NC — As part of my ageless design series for seniors and senior caregivers, I’ll discuss an interesting topic–how to make traveling and vacations safe and comfortable for everyone, including seniors and people with physical disabilities or other limitations. Read more

Durham Bulls and the Pleasures of Spring Baseball

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Durham, NC — The Triangle is rich in many things, and one of them is baseball. Nothing beats the simple pleasure of an an early season game at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Read more

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Weekend Photos: Fencing, Racing & Dogs

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Cary, NC — On Saturday, April 11, 2015, photographer Kurt Hilton captured some shots of all the outdoor activity going on in Cary. Read more

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2015 Guide to Outdoor April Events in Cary

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Cary, NC — It’s the first day of April, and spring is in the air. If you’re like us, the warm weather and sunshine is beckoning you to get outside as much as you can. We compiled a list of April 2015 events in Cary that are sure to keep you active and outdoors this month. Read more

2013 Jordan Lake Boat Rentals

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Cary, NC – Memorial Day is this weekend. Big thanks to our friend Julie Roland in Pittsboro for updating her Jordan Lake Boat Rentals story for 2013. Read more

Badge of Merit: 35 Eagles

Left-> Right: Roy Carlsen, Ben Dallas, Nick Henson, Matthew Wassel, Michael Rodgers

Left-> Right: Roy Carlsen, Ben Dallas, Nick Henson, Matthew Wassel, Michael Rodgers

Story and photos by Lindsey Chester.

Cary, NC – Our area has an active scouting culture, with many parents signing kids up in elementary school. But few stick with the scouting commitment all the way to Gold Projects or Eagle Scout status. But Boy Scout Troop #316 at St Andrews Catholic Church in Apex has had 35 members achieve Eagle Scout status, the highest honor in Scouting.
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Skiing Guide to North Carolina

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Story and pictures by Julie Roland.

Editor’s Note – Winter Wonderland is coming to Bond Park in Cary this weekend. Unfortunately, it’s sold out. So, if you want to get a little snow adventure going this winter, you may have to venture farther afield. Julie Roland, our contributor on all things about the Great Outdoors, had this post recently about skiing in the mountains of North Carolina. Read more

Bass Pro Shop Replacing Carolina Pottery

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Cary, NC – In case you haven’t heard the news, Bass Pro Shops is coming to Cary. What you may not have heard: it’s replacing Carolina Pottery in Harrison Square. Read more

A Short Ride from Cary: Deep River Sporting Clays

From the blog of Julie Roland, our correspondent on all things Chatham County and the outdoor life.

Chatham County, NC – Imagine a sport that combines the excitement of shooting with the challenge of golf. That’s the idea behind Deep River Sporting Clays. Mark me down as a fan. Read more