I love to explore new places. I decided to slowly explore Hillsborough, NC. It is only about 30 minutes from where I live, so I will take a few trips to get a feel for this Historic, very pretty town. There is a historic location called Ayr Mount. The beautiful house, with early nineteenth-century…
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Travel-A Visit To Divine Llama and Vineyards in East Bend NC…With Llama Trekking!
My Visit to Divine Llama and Vineyards in East Bend, NC. This is a repost from 2020. It was so much fun I wanted to post it again I have been talking about visiting Divine Llama Vineyards for years. I knew there were llamas and wine, so it had to be a fun place for…
Travel North Carolina-Hillsborough NC, The Poet’s Walk
Today, I decided to start my tour of Hillsborough, NC. I thought I would visit Ayr Mount. Ayr Moundt is a historical site in Hillsborough (blog post to follow). On the Ayr Mount Property is a short trail called Poet’s Walk Parking at the site of the trail is the same parking area that…
10 Things to do in North Carolina in October
I am always looking for fun things to do in the area. I thought I would take it a bit further and see what events are occurring in North Carolina in a specific month. Let’s take a look a just a few things happening in October 2023 in NC that you may enjoy. I live…
Travel North Carolina-Lovely Lake Lure
I have lived in North Carolina since the early ’90s. I had heard of Lake Lure but have not taken the time to visit until now. I don’t know why I waited so long. It is beautiful. I will share some of my photos and some tidbits I found online… A bit of history… In…
North Carolina Events-A Few things to do in September in North Carolina
I am always looking for fun things to do in the area. I thought I would take it a bit further and see what events are occurring in North Carolina in a specific month. Let’s take a look a just a few things happening in September 2023 in NC that you may enjoy. I live…
North Carolina Facts-Yes, There are Pelicans In North Carolina!
I have always liked pelicans. As a child, I would go with my family to Florida. I would search out the window for two things on our trip. I would look for palm trees and pelicans. I would get so excited when I would see either. So, the big question is… Are there pelicans in…
Travel-Off the Beaten Track in North Carolina-Shangri-Li Stone Village in Prospect Hill NC
Today is a travel day. Let’s take a look at an off-the-beaten-track adventure. Shangri-Li Stone Village in Prospect Hill, North Carolina The stone village is located between Hillsborough and Yanceyville in Prospect Hill NC Visitors are welcome anytime at no charge. Click herefor directions The first thing you see as you enter the stone…
A Few Things to do in North Carolina in July 2023
I am always looking for fun things to do in the area. I thought I would take it a bit further and see what events are occurring in North Carolina in a specific month. Let’s take a look a just a few things happening in July 2023 in NC that you may enjoy. I…
Travel Near North Carolina-Temporary Caesars Virginia Casino in Danville Va.
What? There is a casino in Danville, Va., and it is only about an hour and a half away…let’s check it out. What do I know about gambling? Truth be told, I know very little. My gambling experience consists of two things. We would play blackjack as kids, and our currency consisted of toothpicks….