DOUGHTON PARK mileposts 238.5 - 244.7 This 7,000-acre park has picnic areas (milepost 241), a campground (milepost 239), trailer sites, comfort stations and drinking water. The park has 30 miles of trail over bluegrass bluffs.Doughton Park is a landscape of open meadows and pioneer cabins, a place to view wildlife and get a feel for the lives of those who lived here long ago. Originally known as the Bluffs, this area came by its present name in honor of Congressman Robert L. Doughton, a long-time advocate and supporter of the Parkway. Doughton Park is one of the best places along the motor road to view white-tailed deer, raccoons, red and grey foxes, and bobcats, as well as spectacular shows of flame azalea and rhododendron in the late spring.THINGS TO DO: Interpretive programs - Ranger led nature walks and talks are given in the summer season. Trails - Trails in the Doughton Park area include the Cedar Ridge Trail, a strenuous 4.2 mile hike, and the Bluff Mountain Trail, a moderate 7.5 mile hike, both accessible from the Brinegar Cabin parking overlook (milepost 238.5). The short Fodder Stack Trail (milepost 240.6) showcases the varied plant life of the area, while the Bluff Ridge Trail, Grassy Gap Fire Road, and Flat Rock Ridge Trail are all moderate to strenuous trails that provide the hiker with beautiful views and abundant wildlife. Brinegar Cabin - The Brinegar Cabin dates from about 1885 and was the home of Martin Brinegar and his family. Brinegar was a cobbler as well as a farmer. His home is open on summer weekend afternoons. Hand-loom weaving and other craft demonstrations are often given during the summer months. Caudill Family Homestead - The one-room Caudill Cabin exhibit can be viewed from the scenic Wildcat Rocks (milepost 240.6). Northwest Trading Post - Located south of Doughton Park at milepost 258 near Glendale Springs, this craft store sells representative handicrafts of the Appalachian Mountain culture. Fishing - Basin Cove Creek complex (mileposts 238 - 244) has Rainbow and Brook Trout where the streams are stocked. Anyone with a valid Virginia or North Carolina fishing license is welcome, but please check with the visitor center for any special regulations. There are 110 tent and 25 RV sites, restrooms and a campfire circle at this campground (Parkway?s east).Reservations can be made for portions of this campground online at www.RECREATION.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.To the west, you will find the Bluffs Coffee Shop (closed for the 2012 season), service station, and information center and to the east, the 24-room Bluffs Lodge (closed for the 2012 season) and a picnic area, for information call (336) 372-8568.Also to the east is Wildcat Rocks Overlook. It, like the lodge, is on the left fork of the road. A short trail leads up to the overlook where a sign describes the homestead of Martin Caudill, which can be seen in the valley below the overlook.Area hikes include: Bluff Mountain, and Fodder Stack Trails.Area historic buildings include: Brinegar and Caudill Cabins.

Additional information - the cover charge is $5.00.THIS BREAKING NEWS WAS JUST RECEIVED . . . . . O'Hara's is under New Management, and Stephanie Scroggs is the New Manager. She is looking forward to making this our favorite place to dance, drink, eat and be merry.4:00 - 10:00 - the O'Hara's Bistro will be serving food. (If you would like to check out the food in advance, this portion is already up and running.)Every Friday & Saturday night they will have a DJ spinning the tunes that you want to hear. Eric, the DJ, will take your requests.Come on out, and make some noise, so that Charlotte is aware that Ground Zero is dancing the night away.For those that have been before, there was no cover charge as long as you got there early. I am not sure if this will still be the practice, but I will reach out and see if I can get more information on this.Just a reminder, the parking lot is not a large one in front of O'Hara's, so you may want to get there early to have a spot or carpool.This is going to be fun, fun, fun, as all our events are when you are at a nice place, with great people!

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We're offering a back-stage pass for people who work with programmers but aren't programmers themselves. Take a trip into a software developer's mind and discover that it's not as crazy, or as complicated, as it seems.If you've ever wondered why an apparently simple feature took weeks to build or why engineers never give you a straight answer, this talk is for you.Lead by SDW's Hunter Loftis ,this presentation hasno code and zero slides. Instead, we'll explore the concepts behind multi-million dollar software with hands-on props and interactive environments.

***If you have an athame, please bring it with you to this circle.***Moon Circles NC is an open Wiccan circle; everybody is welcome regardless of tradition or experience. At each Full Moon Circle we do a grounding meditation, cast a circle, call the quarters, have a different working for the night, and have cakes & wine (non-alcoholic beverage). Please bring with you to the circle: -a pillow or cushion to sit on -something small for the altar, such as a stone or candle -a chalice or cup for cakes & ale -a love offering to donate to PUUC and to help pay for other costs associated with the circle! (not required, but greatly appreciated! Suggested love offering between $3 - $5) The Full Moon Circle is open to everyone. ? ***Doors will be locked at 7:15PM so we can get started right away. Please arrive by 7:15PM if you wish to join us for circle. Thank you!*** ***You must be 18 or older to join us in circle.***

Man am I STOKED for this one! This is special Friday Meetup with a fabulous model that I personally have been dying to work with for years! So YES I will be shooting with you on this one LOL!This young lady will be covering several styles during the shoot (up to nude) but what you can bet is that they will ALL be sexy as hell! There is nothing else that needs to be said. Miss this one and you WILL be sorry!Leigh-Anti

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Hi Moms! There are 92 members of this group; many haven't been active. I am asking you to become active now. Kermit's Playroom opened in December 2012, and they are already scheduled to CLOSE their doors for good on June 22. We'd like to help spread the word about what a great place this is!Kermit's is an indoor play space in Gastonia designed for children 1 to 6 years of age and their parents or caregivers. They provide socialization and enrichment for your preschooler. They offer drop-off service of up to 4 hours at a VERY reasonable rate.All of the children I know between 1 and 6 absolutely LOVE Kermit's, spending anywhere from 1 to 4 hours there just playing. Rates are low with the punch card available for 5 visits for $25.We want to help keep this local Gastonia business in business. Help us support it. Come visit Kermit's this Friday and visit them regularly before they close for good on June 22.

South Mountain State Park Camping Trip with Hiking & Optional YogaNestled deep in the woods, South Mountains State Park is the perfect place to enjoy nature. Here you can see a majestic mountain range peeking out from the gently rolling landscape of the Piedmont.The park includes elevations up to 3,000 feet, a waterfall dropping 80 feet and more than 40 miles of trails. From equestrian camping to trout fishing, mountain biking to picnicking, a number of activities are available at South Mountains State Park.Visit one of the state's most rugged parks. Witness the roar of a waterfall as it pours into a large pool. Backpack through the woodlands for primitive camping. Fish for trout in miles of mountain streams, hike and explore miles of trails and cook and sleep under the stars.ImportantInformation (Updated 5.4.13):The camp site I have reserved can hold a limited number of tents. I will start with 12 spotsbut it will be helpful for me know the number of people that will be occupying your tent so that I can open more spots if there is room for more tents. Please note this information on your RSVP.Here is a link to the south Mountain state park Rules & regulations:http://ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/somo/ru les.phpHere is a link to read for Bear Safety:http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/momi/bla ck_bear.phpHere is a link to a south mountain Map:http://ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/somo/directions .phpHere is a link to a good R.E.I.back packing check list:http://www.rei.com/content/dam/documents/pdf/ backpacking.pdfDirections & Arrival Information:To get to Jacob Fork Parking Area at South Mountains State Park, from Morganton, NC, take exit 105 on I-40 and follow the brown and white signs to the park. The park is approximately 20 miles south of I-40. From Charlotte, NC, take Hwy 27 West to Hwy 18 North and follow the brown and white signs to the park. The park is approximately 10 miles from the intersection of Hwys 27 and 18. Once you enter the park, drive to the end of the road to the Ranger Station and Jacob Fork Parking Area. (Lat:35.60184 Lon:-81.62964)As you enter the park you will first need to stop and register at the park office. Campers must record the tag numbers of all vehicles that will be left overnight in the park, at the park office.If you plan to fish, NC state fishing license (basic) and special trout fishing license are required. Licenses are not sold at the park.Please arrive a minimum of 1 hour prior to sunset to allow time to get to the camping area before dark (Preferably between 4 and 6 pm).Please note, alcoholic beverages, firearms (including fireworks) and other weapons are prohibited except that those with a proper permit may possess a concealed handgun in permitted areas.There is approximately a 1.25 mile Back Pack to the campsite. (Once I know who is attending I will send out campsite information via e-mail prior to the trip.)Suggested Weekend Itinerary:Friday: Arrive between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm (at least one hour prior to dark so that you can set up camp). As mentioned in the Arrival Information above, you will need to register your vehicle at the Rangers Station before heading to the parking area. At the station you can get your directions to the campsite. I will also be sending out a campground map and Camp Site Number once I know who is planning to attend. Some of you may be heading to the park directly after work but try to leave yourself enough daylight hours to backpack in and set up camp. Backpack 1.2 miles to campsite 7:00pm or 7:30 pm ? 10:00 pm wood gathering for camp fire, Dinner (depending on what time you arrive), camp fire fun. 10:30 or 11:00 pm (depending on how tired you are) we can head to bed.Saturday: Breakfast at your leisure 9:00 am Optional Yoga StretchesI am a certified yoga instructor so we can throw down a yoga towel or mat and do some light stretching and a few sun salutations to greet the day for those interested. 10:30 am ? 5:00 pm Chestnut Knob Loop Hike (See below):Chestnut Knob Loop Hike Description:This quiet, 6.5-mile loop through North Carolina South Mountain State Park rewards dayhikers and backpackers with several above-the-trees overlooks to surrounding mountains and distant falls.Start heading west on the High Shoals Falls Loop trail through Canadian hemlocks and white pines for 0.2 mile before turning north onto the Chestnut Knob trail. The route then ascends up a south facing slope past forest recovering from beetle kill. At mile 0.8, check out an overlook of Jacob Fork River Gorge for a distant view High Shoals Falls. Back on the main route, the climbing continues.About 2 miles in, take a left to head up to the Chestnut Knob overlook which boasts views of Ravens Rock to the southwest, and nearby Benn Knob. Hikers are rewarded with a sublime sea of foliage from this spot. After inhaling the views, head back to the loop and start descending to the north. Turn right at the Sawtooth Trail intersection and continue on the dirt road. At mile 2.7, a spur trail leads to the Sawtooth campsites.The trail then passes by a prescribed burn area, before crossing an old boundary line, which is evident as the forest composition changes. The trail ascends lightly, crossing a stream and soon thereafter meets the Upper CCC trail at mile 4. Take a right here and descend to the Little River Trail. Continue over a wooden bridge and enjoy views to the east, on the way back to the trailhead.From the parking lot this hike is approximately 6.5 miles and is rated strenuous.Please wear hiking boots or trail runners and bring trekking poles if you have them. You may also want to have raingear just in case we get showers and wear something that you can get wet in. We will be splashing in the creek along the way.Please pack snacks, water (At least 3 litres), and lunch (if desired). You may want to have bug spray handy just in case. 5:30 pm ? 6:30 pm wood gathering for camp fires Sat night and water gathering (I plan to bring a small pump for pumping water out of the creek. You might want to plan to bring one also or a straw filter (check with R.E.I. if you do not have these items) 7:00 pm ? 10:00 pm (Give or Take) Gather for dinner (I plan to get light weight Freeze dried meals from R.E.I. since we are backpacking in. We can hang out in front of the camp fire, share tales of your favorite hiking / camping adventures, hang out, roast marshmallows, makes s?mores, tell ghost stories?..whatever camp related fun and games we want to have J 10:30 pm or whenever, we can head to our tents to crashSunday: Breakfast at your leisure 9:00 am Optional Yoga Stretches (Optional)We can throw down a yoga towel or yoga mat and do some Vinyasa flow. 10:30 am ? 12:00 am take down campsite and back pack to the Jacobs Fork Parking Lot (you will need to keep out a daypack with water and snacks for the High Shoals Falls hike below). 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm High Shoals Falls Hike beginning at the Jacobs Fork Parking Lot (see below)High Shoals Falls Hike Description: This is probably the most popular hike at South Mountains State Park.We will follow either the Hemlock or HQ trail away from the parking area and upstream. After about half a mile we?ll see signs for High Shoals Falls.Approximately one mile from the parking area and after climbing a lot of stairs you will reach the viewing platform for the falls. Along that mile are several places along the streams to play on the rocks and cool your feet.Another set of stairs will take us to the top to see the falls from above. There are places where we can get wet and cool off! Afterward we will continue following the trail until it intersects with Upper Falls Trail. Turn right on Upper Falls. After ascending a moderate grade look for an opening to the left. Here you will have nice views to the South.Continue on Upper Falls Trail until you come to a junction with HQ trail. Turn right on HQ trail and descend to Shinny Creek campsites. Follow HQ trail back to the Jacob Fork Parking Lot.This hike is approximately 5 miles and is rated Moderate with a total 1245 ft. Elev. Gain.Please wear hiking boots or trail runners and bring trekking poles if you have them and water shoes. You may also want to wear something that you can get wet in. We will be splashing in the creek along the way.Please pack snacks, water (At least 3 litres), and lunch (if desired). You may want to have bug spray handy just in case.Bring a change of dry clothes for your ride back home. Approximately 6:00 pm Head back Home after a fantastic Camping weekend!

Come explore the culinary mecca found in dynamic Uptown Charlotte. We will start out at the 7th Street Market at Pure Pizza where they use only the freshest ingredients from local farmers and make our way through the busy city streets. We will sample farm to table restaurants, wonderful wines, fabulous pastries and more! We will meet the artisans who create these incredible culinary dishes and find out what motivates them. We will learn about Charlotte’s deep history and view the architectural beauty the city offers. Eat Drink Walk with us through Uptown Charlotte.

Let's take advantage of these gorgeous Carolina mornings and end the week on a great note!We will meet at the toddler play area at 9:15 am so the kids can play and burn off some energy before we begin walking the greenway at 10 am. The Lineberger Greenway is a great trail- shaded, beautiful, well-kept, and moderately traveled.

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