The Ten Tenths Motor Club in Charlotte
In the world of racing, the “tenths scale” measures how close a driver is to extracting a car’s full potential. At 6/10ths or below, a car is being driven conservatively.…
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Orvis Charlotte Upgrades to a New Location
In 1856, the first Orvis store opened in Manchester, Vermont, offering locals high-quality fly fishing equipment. Since then, Orvis has become a household name around the country and especially in…
The Best Spots to Ski and Snowboard in NC
Think “ski”, and the first place to pop up most likely isn’t anywhere down South. But, why not? Unknown to travelers and even to native North Carolinians, the South happens…
A Farmful of Activities at North Corner Haven
The Dooley family has maintained the farmland that comprise North Corner Haven since 1972. Founders Nina McLean, Bob Dooley, and David Dooley continue to employ a close-knit staff that groom…
Six Outdoor Recreation Areas for the Avid Sportsman
For a growing number of Charlotteans, the sunrise—signifying a fresh start of each new day— doesn’t have the same meaning as it did even as early as a single generation…
Summer at the Charlotte Whitewater Center
Long, unhurried days spent at our very own Charlotte Whitewater Center are, by now, synonymous with warm weather’s arrival here. The venue, an expansive 1300 acres running alongside the Catawba…
The World Equestrian Games Arrive in Tryon, NC
Have you heard? One of the largest events on the global sporting calendar is coming to Tryon, this September. Held every four years, the 2018 World Equestrian Games is the…
Tryon Equestrian Center is a sprawling dedication to classic equestrian arts
When I first heard that there is now a massive equestrian compound in Tryon, North Carolina, my first reaction was something along the lines of “huh?” Don’t get me wrong—though…
Panthers Vs. Chargers: Jamey Price’s Stunning Photo Essay From A Carolina Win
The Carolina Panthers beat the San Diego Chargers 28 – 16 to improve to a 5-8 record. Local Charlotte photographer Jamey Price (@jameypricephoto) was on the field capturing some of…
Finished Dog: Attending Class with Expert Dog Trainer Charles Jurney
“When I was a boy, I had only one dog, an imaginary one named Fluffy,” Charlie Jurney laughs. “I’m serious — we lived in town, in Statesville, and my dad…
