Your Hometown * New Bern *
Once the royal capital of North Carolina, New Bern also has being the birthplace of Pepsi Cola as its claim to fame. For those interested in North Carolina history, quaint New Bern offers much more. Image via Wikipedia Croatan National Forest, site of a significant Civil War battle, and New Bern Academy Museum, once a civil war hospital, are ideal for history buffs. New Bern has celebrated its 300th anniversary, so come check out what the history of New Bern has to offer. In the revitalized downtown business district of New Bern are several historical buildings including the elegant Georgian ...
Is Pinehurst the Best Golf in America?
I say Pinehurst is the best golf in the nation, not just North Carolina, but in all of the U.S. There, I said it. Now you probably want to know why. A small village, located between Charlotte and Raleigh, Pinehurst is famously regarded as the golfing capital of the country. Dozens of courses are densely distributed throughout the Sandhills of North Carolina. How could one small town in North Carolina be the home to Ryder Cups, PGA Championships, and U.S. Opens? It is the perfect mixture of climate and geography for golf. Not too far ...
Your Hometown * Southern Pines *
The town of Southern Pines is a picturesque community located at the edge of the sandhills in the Piedmont section of North Carolina. It has a population nearing 12,000 people and is located in Moore County. Image by lumierefl via Flickr Many tourists travel to Southern Pines because of the natural beauty of both the community and the area that surrounds it. Over the past decade, much of the population growth has been due to retirees moving there to enjoy the relaxed lifestyle and opportunities to play golf. The town has a number of unique shops. It does not ...
Your Hometown * Shelby *
When you first catch sight of Shelby, North Carolina, you can't help but fall in love with its All-American, small-town charm. Shelby has earned the local nickname of the "front porch" of Cleveland County, as it marks the spot right where the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains meet the Piedmont-- a warm and welcoming place where the city meets the country. Looking for stuff to do in Shelby? Shelby has something for everyone! Shelby's historic district is great for when you want to walk down beautiful tree-lined sidewalks to look at the gorgeous architecture. Art lovers will enjoy a visit ...
From Murphy to Manteo: Fly Fishing (Part 1 of 4)
The first time I went fly fishing in the North Carolina mountains, I spent half of the day untangling my fishing line. I had learned to fly fish on the wide banks of the Snake River, and I had certainly never had to throw a side-arm cast to put my fly in a small eddy while avoiding the vast amounts of hemlock. I wasn’t sure if I was ever going to catch a fish on the Watauga River that day, but when Dave put me on my first fish, I was the one that was hooked. Here I ...
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Once the royal capital of North Carolina, New Bern also has being the birthplace of Pepsi Cola as its claim to fame. For those interested in North Carolina history, quaint New Bern offers much more. Image via Wikipedia Croatan National Forest, site of a significant Civil War battle, and New Bern Academy Museum, once a civil war hospital, are ideal for history buffs. New Bern has celebrated... [Read more]
Your Hometown * Sanford *
Sanford, North Carolina, is a small city of approximately 30,000. The county seat of Lee County, Sanford is located 36 miles south of the state capital, Raleigh. The Gilliam Mill was restored in 1979 Sanford has a surprising number of things to do for a community of its size. One of its more popular places, for locals and visitors, is Old Gilliam Mill. This mill, a reproduction of the original from... [Read more]
Is Pinehurst the Best Golf in America?
I say Pinehurst is the best golf in the nation, not just North Carolina, but in all of the U.S. There, I said it. Now you probably want to know why. A small village, located between Charlotte and Raleigh, Pinehurst is famously regarded as the golfing capital of the country. Dozens of courses are densely distributed throughout the Sandhills of North Carolina. How could one small town in North... [Read more]
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Your Hometown * Southern Pines *
The town of Southern Pines is a picturesque community located at the edge of the sandhills in the Piedmont section of North Carolina. It has a population nearing 12,000 people and is located in Moore County. Image by lumierefl via Flickr Many tourists travel to Southern Pines because of the natural beauty of both the community and the area that surrounds it. Over the past decade, much of the... [Read more]
From Murphy to Manteo: Fly Fishing (Part 4 of 4)
There must certainly be a mutual respect between fish and fisherman, and for guides like Dave and his fellow staff members at Curtis Wright Outfitters, without the fish, they may very well be chained to a desk. Because of our great guides, the fishing in North Carolina has never been better. We have good water. We have a good diversity of water. We have small creeks and high elevation streams that... [Read more]
Your Hometown * Shelby *
When you first catch sight of Shelby, North Carolina, you can’t help but fall in love with its All-American, small-town charm. Shelby has earned the local nickname of the “front porch” of Cleveland County, as it marks the spot right where the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains meet the Piedmont– a warm and welcoming place where the city meets the country. Looking... [Read more]
