I finally made the drive to the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Historic Downtown Wilson, North Carolina. I had first heard about this place several years ago and it had been on my list ever since. Tucked into the heart of Wilson, this one-of-a-kind park is home to the whimsical, wind-powered sculptures created by folk…
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North Carolina Facts-Yes, There are Pelicans In North Carolina!
I have always loved pelicans. As a child, my family would make trips down to Florida, and I would spend the whole drive with my face practically pressed against the car window searching for two things: palm trees and pelicans. The moment I spotted either one, I was absolutely thrilled. So imagine my delight when…
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 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-Let’s Visit The NC Gourd Arts and Crafts Festival 2024
Every month, I put out a post on “A Few Things to do In North Carolina” for that month. It seems that most of the time, I don’t get the chance to visit any of the events I suggest, but in September, I did have the opportunity to attend an event. I attended The North…
Travel, North Carolina Travel-Straits Fishing Pier Near Harkers Island NC
This was written last year, and since then, a few things have changed. They have built a new bridge into Harkers Island. The bridge is very nice, but I am worried that our little fishing pier will be gone. I am headed down this week to check things out. But this post shows how it…
Travel North Carolina, A Few NC Events in March 2024 For You To Enjoy
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 at just a few things happening in March 2024 in NC that you may enjoy. I live…
Travel-NC Travel Ayr Mount in Hillsborough NC Part 2
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…
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 Blast From The Past-Triangle Russian Festival in Apex NC
I saw that one of my Meetup Groups was attending the Triangle Russian Festival In Apex, NC. I signed up, grabbed my camera, and I was on my way. The Festival was held Feb 3 at the Halle Cultural Center in downtown Apex. There were many vendors at the event. I loved the wooden Santas. The…