We were setting off on a mini weekend getaway, driving from Cary to Asheville—a trip that takes around four hours. Wanting a nice place to stop for lunch halfway through, a friend recommended Hickory, NC. A bit of digging led me to discover a charming spot called Olde Hickory Station, a beautifully restored historic train…
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Travel North Carolina-A Day Visiting Fort Fisher in Kure Beach NC
Travel North Carolina NC Aquarium At Fort Fisher in Kure Beach NC A few years ago, I had the chance to visit the amazing North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher in Kure Beach—a place that truly brings the wonders of the natural world to life. From the smooth glide of stingrays to the playful…
Travel NC-Museum Park at NCMA in Raleigh NC
Museum Park a the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh NC. Whenever I drive past the NCMA in Raleigh, I can spot several sculptures from the road. I figured it was about time I explored The Museum Park up close. Quote from the NCMA website… “The Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park connects art,…
Let’s Have Some Summer Fun! A Few Things to do in North Carolina For June 2025
I am always looking for fun things to do in the area. I decided to take it further and see what events occur in North Carolina in a specific month. Let’s look at a few things you may enjoy in June 2025 in NC. I live in the Raleigh/Durham area, so I looked for…
North Carolina Travel and Events May 2025: What’s Happening and Where to Go!
I am always looking for fun things to do in the area. I decided to take it further and see what events occur in North Carolina in a specific month. Let’s look at a few things you may enjoy in May 2025 in NC. NC travel and events May 2025 I live in the…
Want to Find a Few Fun Things to do in April in North Carolina? A Few April Events In North Carolina!
I am always looking for fun things to do in the area. I decided to take it further and see what events occur in North Carolina in a specific month. Let’s look at a few things you may enjoy in April 2025 in NC. I live in the Raleigh/Durham area, so I looked for…
Travel NC-Eno River Farms in Hillsborough NC
Let’s Go On An Adventure! Eno River Farm In Hillsborough, NC It is always a great day when I can go on an adventure with family or friends. On this particular day, my daughter Erica and her two little ones, Jane and Riely, were my adventure partners in crime. We decided Eno River Farm was…
Travel North Carolina. A Few Things to do in North Carolina in March 2025
I am always looking for fun things to do in the area. I decided to take it further and see what events occur in North Carolina in a specific month. Let’s look at a few things you may enjoy in March 2025 in NC. I live in the Raleigh/Durham area, so I looked for exciting…
Travel North Carolina. A Few Things to do in North Carolina in January 2025
I am always looking for fun things to do in the area. I decided to take it further and see what events occur in North Carolina in a specific month. Let’s look at a few things you may enjoy in January 2025 in NC. I live in the Raleigh/Durham area, so I looked for exciting…
Travel North Carolina-DeWayne’s Christmas Land in Selma NC
I saw an ad on Facebook that talked about one of the largest Christmas Stores in North Carolina. I could not ignore such an exciting ad, so I researched the store, and it was less than an hour away from me in Cary, so I decided I had to check it out. DeWayne’s Christmas…