Downtown Department Stores

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I was downtown the other day paying my water bill, and I was forced to park further away in what was the old Eagle’s parking lot. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the sign was still on the back … Continue reading

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Covered Bridges of Randolph County

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The Pisgah Covered Bridge This is the last remaining covered bridge located on Pisgah Covered Bridge Road in the southwestern part of Randolph County. It was built in 1911, is 54 ft. long and spans the west fork of the … Continue reading

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Holiday Wreath

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Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas, and a safe and happy holiday season! ~MB Share on Facebook

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Table Still Life

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Here’s a shot I took while attending a re-enactment earlier this year at House in the Horseshoe. As a matter of fact, they’ll be having their Christmas open house this Saturday! ~MB Field Notes: Nikon D90, 18-200 mm VR f/3.5-5.6 … Continue reading

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Sunday Evening Sunset

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Went with some friends down to Uwharrie tonight, and before heading over to Eldorado Outpost for some din-din, we stopped to catch the sunset at King’s Mountain Point. This is a great spot on Badin Lake to view a sunset, … Continue reading

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Catawba Falls

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Just east of Asheville and on I-40 is a little town called Old Fort near Black Mountain. Therein lies a hidden gem that apparently had been off limits to the public for 25 years. Catawba Falls is now open to … Continue reading

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The Cascades Waterfall

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I love chasing waterfalls, and this particular one is one of my favorites. Now it has even more meaning, because the photo above will be featured for the month of March in the 2013 Blue Ridge Parkway Calendar. Story Behind … Continue reading

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Osprey Nest

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Some friends of mine took me down to Badin Lake earlier this year to see this enormous osprey nest. I had hoped to get a photo of the bird itself, but as is the case with many raptors it was … Continue reading

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Science Hill Friends Meeting

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No place is so dear to my childhood, as the little brown church in the vale. –William S. Pitts, 1857 Randolph County has some beautiful old churches. While on my way down to hike in the Birkheads one day, I … Continue reading

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White Pines Nature Preserve

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White Pines Nature Preserve is one of those lesser known places off the beaten path. It’s located 8 miles south of Pittsboro near the border of Chatham and Lee Counties. The Piedmont Land Conservancy acquired and protected this unique 276 … Continue reading

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