The 50 Must-Visit Carolina Destinations
Carolinas base camp is what I like to refer to our beloved Queen City. We are in the perfect location to access the many offerings of the Piedmont, a region…
The Explored
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The Story of the Queen’s Cup Steeplechase
The Price family have been horse enthusiasts since their childhood in Maryland. Carrington recalls, We used to go to steeplechases from the time you could walk. It was a great…
Sam Black Flies
Sam Black, a senior at Charlotte Latin, has only been fly fishing for four years which, when it comes to a sport as intricate and technical as fly fishing, really…
Wild Letters
Jason Yarboroughs The Wild Letters is an online collection of interesting travel stories and playlists. Its been over a decade since Facebook and MySpace turned the world upside down. Social…
The Face of Conservation
We met Tom Okel, the Executive Director of the Catawba Lands Conservancy, at the expansive Red Lair farm and forest in Southern Piedmont for a walk about, and spent several…
In The Spartina
Charlotte native Caroline Smith Irwin has a passion for fly fishing for trophy redfish in the picturesque Spartina grass flats of the lowcountry. As the instructor for the womens fly…
It’s a Woman’s World
It’s a woman’s world is our tribute to the women that are leading the charge in historically male dominated pursuits, professions, and endeavors and who often times do it better…
Stewards of Our Land
Conservation groups in Charlotte and the Carolina’s that protect and preserve our land, water, wildlife, and other natural resources. Catawba Riverkeepers An education and protection program designed to sustain and…
Ultimate Sporting Destinations
The Southeast’s Ultimate Sporting Destinations Just hours from Charlotte these luxury destinations offer world-class amenities, lodging, and a wide variety of sporting activities including horseback riding, wing shooting, fly fishing,…
Dark Skies: The Best Places For Carolina Star Gazing
My fascination with dark skies began in central Australia. The allure only grew with my first visit to the Grand Canyon. There, staring into the vast darkness I saw more…
