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Travel: Article Archive
Travel: Article Archive
July 29, 2009
Altamahaw paddle access opens
ALTAMAHAW (MCT) — Canoeists and kayakers now have yet another spot to access the Haw River. The Altamahaw Paddle Access, just off N.C. 87 north of Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary School, opened recently. Accessible only at elevated water levels, the co...
Read MoreJuly 23, 2009
Cool play ideas for kids
As family budgets tighten, here is one thing to keep in mind: When it comes to entertaining kids, spending time with them is more valuable than spending money. So we asked some creative parents in the Triad, from musicians to artists to club owners, to of...
Read MoreJuly 16, 2009
Scooter lovers hope to break stereotypes
In a time of dwindling incomes and high gas prices, one vehicle on the road gets 80 mpg and boasts an economical price tag. It's the sometimes-maligned but reliable motor scooter. In the past, scooters have been ridiculed for their small size and their sp...
Read MoreJune 8, 2009
National parks plan 3 free summer weekends
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Park Service is looking to stimulate summer vacations at national parks.Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced Tuesday that entrance fees at 147 national parks and monuments, including Cape Hatteras National Seashore...
Read MoreMay 22, 2009
Cool pool picks: Details on some local pools
Ready to take the plunge and join a local pool? Here is a look at some of the clubs around town. Friendly Park Pool 2215 Mimosa Drive, Greensboro Phone: 855-0020 Web site: www.friendlypark.com Pool: 25-meter pool with a children's wading area, gated baby...
Read MoreMay 21, 2009
Pools rush to comply with safety law
GREENSBORO — Swimming pool operators are racing to comply with federal rules as they prepare to open on the Memorial Day weekend. The 2007 law, known as the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, is designed to prevent drain entrapments of c...
Read MoreMay 14, 2009
Great grape getaways
Italy. France. Napa Valley. When most people think of wine, these regions usually come to mind. But Triad wine connoisseurs needn't travel halfway around the world to wander fields of grape-laden vines and savor rich wines. One of the nation's top...
Read MoreMay 13, 2009
Randleman Lake to open in March
RANDLEMAN — Afternoons of lazy fishing and leisurely boating on Randleman Lake are less than a year away. The Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority voted Tuesday in favor of a recommendation from its recreation committee to open the la...
Read MoreMay 1, 2009
Travel insurance may protect — but check details
NEW YORK (AP) — With swine flu dominating the headlines, planning a trip — especially an international one — may feel less like a vacation than a headache and a gamble. If you're planning to travel, you may be considering an investment i...
Read MoreApril 27, 2009
Exercising on the cheap
Like you needed another excuse not to exercise. There’s never enough time for it. Family, work, service or social engagements always seem to impede our plans of making it to the gym. And now, with more people losing their jobs, there’s another...
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