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Visit Historic Yates Mill County Park for Tranquility & History
I have no idea why it took us 8+ years of living in Raleigh for us to visit the Historic Yates Mill County Park but we finally visited last Sunday and thoroughly enjoyed it. Yates Mill If you love...
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A Must Do For Nature Lovers: Lake Lynn Trail in North Raleigh
If you’re looking for some solitude and to stretch your legs on one of the most beautiful lake trails in Raleigh, we thoroughly enjoyed the Lake Lynn Trail in North-West Raleigh, just 8 miles from...
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Lake Raleigh: A Hidden Gem
Talk about a hidden gem. It took us 6 years of living in Raleigh before we even knew that Lake Raleigh existed, now it’s one of our favorite lakes in Raleigh, and if you’re searching on your phone for...
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12 Kid-Friendly Trails in Raleigh (walk or bike)
One of our favorite things about living in Raleigh with kids is having access to so many Greenway trails, lakes and nature, and if you’re searching on your phone for walking trails near me, below are...
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17 Wonderful Parks in Raleigh, NC, to get to know Raleigh
We are lucky to have many excellent parks in Raleigh, and a great way to get a real feel for the city of Raleigh is enjoying the parks and all the recreational activities they have to offer. Pullen...
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A Guide to Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham (30 minutes from Raleigh)
We recently spent a few hours on a beautiful spring day walking through the gorgeous Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham which are located in the heart of the West Campus of Duke University and if you...
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Don’t Miss Bond Lake Walk at Fred G Bond Metro Park, Cary
I’ve said it many times, one of our favorite things about living in the Raleigh area is having access to so many Greenway trails and lakes. Walking the 2-mile Bond Park Lake Trail is a favorite...
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Don’t Miss The Bond Lake Park Loop Trail
I’ve said it many times, one of our favorite things about living in the Raleigh area is having access to so many Greenway trails and lakes. Walking the 2-mile Bond Park Lake Trail is a favorite...
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Why Lake Johnson Is Our Favorite Lake In Raleigh (Walk, Kayak, Relax)
When we first moved to Raleigh back in 2004, we lived right on Lake Johnson Park in an apartment complex. And I’m so glad that we did. 700-foot-long boardwalk Having easy access we walked around this...
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Don’t Miss These Sunflower Fields in Raleigh
The dial has been turned up on the summer heat and the sunflower fields in Raleigh are ready to stand to attention. I don’t think there is a flower that can elicit as much joy as a sunflower. Dorothea...
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Learn about the History + Future of Dorothea Dix Park (on a FREE guided...
Did you know that Dorothea Dix Park runs free guided walking tours every second Saturday of the month? Neither did we until recently. We thoroughly recommend it as a way to learn about the fascinating...
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Illuminate Art Walk 2023 – A Downtown Raleigh Holiday Tradition
The Illuminate Art Walk in downtown Raleigh began during a tough period, the isolation year in 2020. It gave the Raleigh community a spark of joy in a time when festive cocktails, acorn drops, and...
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A Visit to Juniper Level Botanic Gardens, Raleigh: Exploring Botanical Wonders
Alright Raleigh, I’m sure many of you have never heard of the Juniper Level Botanic Gardens before. I can’t believe I only recently discovered this Raleigh hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and...
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Guide To Visiting Pullen Park Raleigh: Classic Fun For Kids!
Raleigh is not short of urban spaces and amusement parks, but none are more historic and iconic than Pullen Park. Pullen Park opened way back in 1887, making it the first public park in North Carolina...
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Best Spots For Fly Fishing In North Carolina (+ What Flies To Bring)
As a Canadian fly fisherman myself, I find it quite hard to admit, but there are arguably better fishing spots south of the border. With places like Jackson’s County Fly Fishing Trail, the brown...
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Guide To Visiting North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Downtown
Let me start by saying we’re not big museum people, and typically avoid them when we travel, but the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is different. For us to be interested in visiting a...
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Highlights Of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Museum
Who knew that Raleigh was home to the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame museum? Don’t worry if you didn’t, because it’s somewhat of a hidden gem! Tucked away on the third floor of the NC Museum of...
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Nature Trails at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve in Cary, NC
If you’ve got a case of cabin fever and you need to get your nature detox, then Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve is where you want to go. It’s one of the few nature preserves in the State of North...
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Guide To Historic Yates Mill County Park: A Place for Tranquility & History
The Historic Yates Mill County Park is the place to be if you love learning about local history, walking nature trails, and escaping the honking and hustle of downtown in your free time. It will make...
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