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Ramblin’ Man: Flexible Flyer Daredevils

When snow flies, kids head for the hills — the bigger and icier, the better.

by T. Edward Nickens
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From Elizabeth Hudson: House Warming

Extra blankets and a fire will keep you cozy in cold weather. But true warmth also comes from the heart.

by Elizabeth Hudson
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Ramblin’ Man: Santa’s Accomplice

Sometimes St. Nick needs an assistant to help keep his spirit alive for a child — at least for one more year.

by T. Edward Nickens
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Ramblin’ Man: The Chapel in the Woods

Deep within a coastal forest near Harlowe, a Quaker church once stood. It’s long gone — but not forgotten.

by T. Edward Nickens
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Southern Soul of Charlotte: Editor’s Letter

A tiny bar surrounded by a large apartment complex is, to our senior writer, a Rorschach test that reveals how you view North Carolina’s largest city.

by Jeremy Markovich
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Ramblin’ Man: The Stream Less Traveled

Paddling down Swift Creek affords peerless views of flora and fauna — and multiple opportunities to carry your canoe over fallen trees.

by T. Edward Nickens
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Ramblin’ Man: Chasing Waterfalls

Stumbling upon a mountain stream cascading down a ravine can be unforgettable, but some memories require a little more effort.

by T. Edward Nickens
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Ramblin’ Man: Dance Hall Days

The weathered clubhouse that sits on the edge of a farm pond in Randolph County may be faded, but the memories made there are still vibrant.

by T. Edward Nickens
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Ramblin’ Man: His Time, Her Time

When an avid outdoorsman marries a devotee of Crystal Coast no-wake zones, compromise is a necessity.

by T. Edward Nickens
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