A listing of all the trails and greenways I’ve explored in the Greater Raleigh area:
- House Creek Trail: MP 1.25 to 2.9Even though the House Creek Trail was completed only 2 years ago, the trail’s history dates back to 1973 when it was a mere 350ft unpaved foot path and the foundation of the Capital Area Greenway. House Creek Trail is a north/south connection between Reedy Creek Trail (near Meredith College/Wade Ave) and Crabtree Creek Trail (near Crabtree Valley Mall). ...
- Lake Lynn Playground UpdateI spent some time again this fall running around Lake Lynn with the girls while training for the City of Oaks 10k race. After a few laps around the lake we spent time at the playground so they could get their own exercise. We were pleasantly surprised to find a few updates to the playground ...
- Durant Nature PreserveIn early Fall we headed out to Durant Nature Preserve with some friends to enjoy their weekly Wee Walkers program (Thursdays from 10-11am). Having never visited Durant Nature Preserve before I’m glad I attended an organized program that guides you and the kiddos on a short walk through the park because this nature park is ...
- 2014 Fall Festivals @ Local ParksHere’s a list of upcoming Fall Festivals happening at various parks in the Greater Raleigh area: Southeast Raleigh Community Day @ John Chavis Memorial Park – Sat., Sept 20 from noon-4pm; free event that will feature free food, health information, music, voter registration info and more 9th Annual Fall Harvest Celebration @ Historic Yates Mill Park – Sat., ...
- Take a Child Outside Week: Sept 24 – 30, 2014With the fall weather on our heels, it couldn’t be a better time to participate in Take a Child Outside Week (TACO), held September 24-30, 2014. Take a Child Outside Week is an national initiative through the NC Museum of Natural Sciences with partner organizations throughout the country. The program emphasizes outdoor nature activities with children ...
- Simms Branch TrailOh, Summer! What began as a daunting three months of partially empty calendars quickly filled with pool trips, swimming lessons, park time with friends, family visits, and so much more. One August morning Ashley started another week-long stint at a City of Raleigh summer camp. I’ve been so pleased with her introduction into the city ...
- Neuse River Trail: MP 13.25 to 15 & Suspension BridgeWhile I’ll be at the beach over Labor Day week, I wanted to share a must-do item for exploring Raleigh over the holiday weekend. If you’re looking for some exercise, flora, fauna and beautiful scenery, this portion of the Neuse River Trail is it – it has a suspension bridge, croaking frogs, majestic herons, and ...
- Top of the Hill Trail @ North Wake Landfill District ParkA few weeks ago, I woke up before sunrise and headed downtown with just a coffee and my camera in hand. I have a lot of photos of parks and greenways throughout the city, but not many personal photos of downtown Raleigh. It was a muggy Sunday morning, so downtown Raleigh had a faint Bourbon Street-like ...
- Hobbit House & More at NCMA Museum ParkA few weeks ago, Bill planned a fun Sunday outing to explore the outdoor Cloud Chamber for the Trees & Sky exhibit (aka Hobbit House) at the NC Museum of Art’s Museum Park. Between trips with out of town guests and regular Stroller Strides workouts, we’ve been to this museum a TON, but never to ...
- Neuse River Trail: MP 11.5 – 13.25Over Memorial Day weekend, we headed out to Buffaloe Road Athletic Park to run along the Neuse River Trail and then have some playground time back at the park. Unfortunately, the playground was closed for resurfacing so our short run turned into a much longer run and lucky for us the girls didn’t mind too ...
- Umstead Park – Company Mill TrailIf you combine a preschooler, some hiking and a little water play you’re guaranteed to have some fun! A little while ago, Ashley and I enjoyed some mommy and me time during her first “big girl” hike where she wasn’t riding in a backpack and we had an amazing time. I have such great childhood ...
- MacDonald Woods Park in CaryWe had a jam-packed spring break staycation this year with trips to local parks, dance class, and a visit to Fearrington. The beautiful weather stayed around all week and one day we met some dear friends in Cary at MacDonald Woods Park. MacDonald Woods Park was our second choice for a park after we learned that ...
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