Spring wildflowers are blooming: 5 places to find them
For the last decade or so, I’ve started keeping an eye out for the first signs of spring beginning the second or third week of February. Usually, the spring peepers are the first to signal the pending change; I heard my first of the year on January 12 in a vernal pool...
5 North Carolina Hikes with the biggest payoffs
You know that walking is good for you, possibly the easiest and most accessible thing you can do to improve your health. Walking regularly can lower your blood pressure, increase your bone density, lessen your risk of heart disease — the list goes on. But,...
The cure for your nature-deficit disorder
You’ve probably seen the latest research showing that simply being outside is good for you. According to WebMD.com, just standing outside for 5 to 15 minutes two or three times a week can give you a healthy boost of Vitamin D, which is “important for your bones, blood...
Guilt-Free Zone: Walk it off at The NC State Fair
Fall is here and that means it’s time for the North Carolina State Fair! If you’re tempted by The Chickenator (a cinnamon bun stuffed with fried chicken, pepper jack cheese, bacon and honey sauce) or the Crack-n-Cheese® Stuffed Turkey Leg (a drumstick stuffed...Prevent the spread of Coronavirus
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