If you're looking for ways to beat cabin fever, while keeping a healthy distance from crowds, North Carolina State Parks might be the answer. Please be mindful of the need to distance yourself from others. If you get to a park and it is too crowded to have 6 feet between yourself and others, then it's not safe to be at. To beat the crowds get there early! Consider if you can … [Read more...] about Photo guide to hiking 12 North Carolina State Parks (additional parks added)
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Durham Bulls Father’s Day Hot Dog Deals
If you know a dad who's missing the ballpark, or at least the hot dogs that he likes to eat there, this might be a great way to celebrate Father's Day. Durham Bulls are offering Baseball @ Home, three unique packages to make your Father's Day cookout the best. Pickup days are Thursday, June 18th, and Friday, June 19th. You'll choose your pickup time, from 4 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Pickups are … [Read more...] about Durham Bulls Father’s Day Hot Dog Deals
8 fun things you can still do at Durham Parks & Recreation parks
Although events and activities with Durham Parks and Recreation have been canceled, and recreation center and pools have been closed, all the parks remain open. Only the City lakes, Little River and Lake Michie, are closed. Playgrounds and restrooms are now closed, but you can still take a brief "sunshine break." Make sure to give people that six-foot bubble of space. Group games like … [Read more...] about 8 fun things you can still do at Durham Parks & Recreation parks
Ken Burns makes his “Baseball” documentary mini-series available to stream for free
The opening of baseball season will be delayed this year — but here’s a little something to satisfy those spring dreams. Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns announced on Twitter that he has arranged for PBS to make his documentary miniseries Baseball available for FREE streaming. "Baseball" was Burns’ ninth documentary, and it won the 1995 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding … [Read more...] about Ken Burns makes his “Baseball” documentary mini-series available to stream for free
Tennis for Life: Free tennis lessons for breast cancer survivors in Raleigh and Cary
UPDATE: Several weeks of Tennis for Life have been canceled. We'll update when we hear that they're happening again. Tennis for Life provides FREE tennis lessons and court time to breast cancer survivors. It's an active support group for both breast cancer patients and survivors. No tennis experience is required. The program takes place most Sundays, at two locations, and includes one … [Read more...] about Tennis for Life: Free tennis lessons for breast cancer survivors in Raleigh and Cary
Pump Track with the Police in Carrboro
Check out the new pump track at Martin Luther King Park, 1120 Hillsborough Road, Carrboro. Join members of the Carrboro Police Department on Saturday, February 29th, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and ride the track with them. The officers will be promoting bicycle safety and riding the track with participants. This is a free event. The event will be rescheduled if the track is … [Read more...] about Pump Track with the Police in Carrboro
Triangle Formation + Friends Ice Show and U.S. National Championship Send Off
The Triangle Formation Synchronized Ice Skating team will host the Triangle Formation + Friends Ice Show and U.S. Nationals Send Off on Saturday, February 22, 2020, from 9:15-10:15 a.m. at Polar Ice House at The Factory, 1839 S Main Street, Wake Forest. This is a free event. Enjoy fabulous skating from the Triangle Figure Skating Club members and the four Triangle Formation Synchronized Ice … [Read more...] about Triangle Formation + Friends Ice Show and U.S. National Championship Send Off
Family Fishing Fiesta at Jordan Lake State Park
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and Jordan Lake State Park present Family Fishing Fiesta on Sunday, April 19th, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jordan Lake State Park, White Oak Recreation Center, on White Oak Beach Road in Apex. This free event will give families a chance to enjoy bank fishing, plus a bunch of hands-on activities. You don't need a fishing license to fish at this … [Read more...] about Family Fishing Fiesta at Jordan Lake State Park
Free and cheap Super Bowl parties and Super Bowl food deals
Looking for a place to watch Super Bowl in 2020 without spending a football field of money? Here is a growing list of free and cheap Super Bowl parties in Raleigh, Durham, and other Triangle locations. Feeling like throwing your own Super Bowl party? Here are some tips for throwing a Super Bowl party on the cheap. Also, scroll down for a growing list of food deals. Super Bowl Parties and … [Read more...] about Free and cheap Super Bowl parties and Super Bowl food deals
Super Bowl Tailgate Party with free cookout at Milk Bar, Raleigh
Milk Bar, 410 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, is hosting a Super Bowl Tailgate Party on Sunday, February 2nd, 2020, from 1:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. They'll be tailgating all day, including a free cookout, live music and giveaways. When the game starts, at 6:30 pm., they'll be showing it on every TV there. Check back soon for a list of Super Bowl parties in the Triangle. More upcoming free … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Tailgate Party with free cookout at Milk Bar, Raleigh
